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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.82, 23.85 and 15.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.82, 23.85 and 15.15 is: 22.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.82 : 23.85 = 15.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.82/23.85 = 15.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.82x = 23.85 × 15.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.82x = 361.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.25/15.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.83

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