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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.76, 23.74 and 15.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.76, 23.74 and 15.58 is: 23.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.76 : 23.74 = 15.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.76/23.74 = 15.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.76x = 23.74 × 15.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.76x = 369.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369.87/15.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.47

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