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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.72, 23.46 and 15.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.72, 23.46 and 15.24 is: 22.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.72 : 23.46 = 15.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.72/23.46 = 15.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.72x = 23.46 × 15.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.72x = 357.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357.53/15.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.74

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