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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.88, 23.91 and 15.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.88, 23.91 and 15.24 is: 22.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.88 : 23.91 = 15.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.88/23.91 = 15.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.88x = 23.91 × 15.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.88x = 364.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364.39/15.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.95

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