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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.87, 23.49 and 15.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.87, 23.49 and 15.83 is: 23.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.87 : 23.49 = 15.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.87/23.49 = 15.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.87x = 23.49 × 15.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.87x = 371.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371.71/15.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.42

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