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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.81, 23.84 and 15.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.81, 23.84 and 15.68 is: 23.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.81 : 23.84 = 15.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.81/23.84 = 15.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.81x = 23.84 × 15.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.81x = 373.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373.79/15.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.64

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