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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.85, 23.73 and 15.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.85, 23.73 and 15.07 is: 22.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.85 : 23.73 = 15.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.85/23.73 = 15.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.85x = 23.73 × 15.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.85x = 357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357.61/15.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.56

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