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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.78, 23.48 and 15.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.78, 23.48 and 15.69 is: 23.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.78 : 23.48 = 15.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.78/23.48 = 15.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.78x = 23.48 × 15.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.78x = 368.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368.40/15.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.35

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