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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.86, 23.90 and 15.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.86, 23.90 and 15.30 is: 23.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.86 : 23.90 = 15.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.86/23.90 = 15.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.86x = 23.90 × 15.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.86x = 365.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365.67/15.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.06

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