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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.84, 23.58 and 15.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.84, 23.58 and 15.77 is: 23.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.84 : 23.58 = 15.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.84/23.58 = 15.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.84x = 23.58 × 15.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.84x = 371.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371.70/15.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.47

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