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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.88, 23.66 and 15.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.88, 23.66 and 15.02 is: 22.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.88 : 23.66 = 15.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.88/23.66 = 15.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.88x = 23.66 × 15.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.88x = 355.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.37/15.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.38

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