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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.85, 23.79 and 10.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.85, 23.79 and 10.15 is: 15.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.85 : 23.79 = 10.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.85/23.79 = 10.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.85x = 23.79 × 10.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.85x = 241.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241.45/15.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.24

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