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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.89, 23.66 and 15.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.89, 23.66 and 15.84 is: 23.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.89 : 23.66 = 15.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.89/23.66 = 15.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.89x = 23.66 × 15.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.89x = 374.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374.70/15.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.59

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