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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.84, 23.75 and 5.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.84, 23.75 and 5.15 is: 7.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.84 : 23.75 = 5.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.84/23.75 = 5.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.84x = 23.75 × 5.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.84x = 122.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122.17/15.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.72

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