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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.74, 23.60 and 15.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.74, 23.60 and 15.18 is: 22.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.74 : 23.60 = 15.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.74/23.60 = 15.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.74x = 23.60 × 15.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.74x = 358.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358.25/15.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.76

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