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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.92, 22 and 15.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.92, 22 and 15.76 is: 21.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.92 : 22 = 15.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.92/22 = 15.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.92x = 22 × 15.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.92x = 346.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.72/15.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.78

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