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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.87, 23.92 and 15.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.87, 23.92 and 15.64 is: 23.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.87 : 23.92 = 15.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.87/23.92 = 15.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.87x = 23.92 × 15.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.87x = 374.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374.19/15.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.58

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