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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.92, 23.76 and 15.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.92, 23.76 and 15.56 is: 23.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.92 : 23.76 = 15.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.92/23.76 = 15.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.92x = 23.76 × 15.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.92x = 369.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369.71/15.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.22

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