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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.84, 23.60 and 15.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.84, 23.60 and 15.68 is: 23.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.84 : 23.60 = 15.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.84/23.60 = 15.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.84x = 23.60 × 15.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.84x = 370.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370.05/15.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.36

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