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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.83, 23.67 and 15.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.83, 23.67 and 15.18 is: 22.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.83 : 23.67 = 15.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.83/23.67 = 15.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.83x = 23.67 × 15.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.83x = 359.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359.31/15.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.70

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