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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.77, 23.50 and 15.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.77, 23.50 and 15.70 is: 23.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.77 : 23.50 = 15.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.77/23.50 = 15.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.77x = 23.50 × 15.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.77x = 368.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368.83/15.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.39

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