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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.93, 23.75 and 15.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.93, 23.75 and 15.36 is: 22.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.93 : 23.75 = 15.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.93/23.75 = 15.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.93x = 23.75 × 15.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.93x = 364.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364.72/15.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.90

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