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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.88, 23.82 and 15.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.88, 23.82 and 15.37 is: 23.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.88 : 23.82 = 15.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.88/23.82 = 15.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.88x = 23.82 × 15.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.88x = 366.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366.11/15.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.06

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