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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.81, 23.80 and 15.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.81, 23.80 and 15.27 is: 22.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.81 : 23.80 = 15.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.81/23.80 = 15.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.81x = 23.80 × 15.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.81x = 363.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363.43/15.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.99

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