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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.92, 23.73 and 15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.92, 23.73 and 15 is: 22.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.92 : 23.73 = 15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.92/23.73 = 15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.92x = 23.73 × 15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.92x = 355.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.95/15.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.37

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