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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.67, 23.65 and 15.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.67, 23.65 and 15.08 is: 22.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.67 : 23.65 = 15.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.67/23.65 = 15.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.67x = 23.65 × 15.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.67x = 356.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.55/15.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.75

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