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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.74, 23.44 and 15.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.74, 23.44 and 15.65 is: 23.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.74 : 23.44 = 15.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.74/23.44 = 15.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.74x = 23.44 × 15.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.74x = 366.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366.68/15.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.30

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