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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.93, 24.03 and 15.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.93, 24.03 and 15.75 is: 23.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.93 : 24.03 = 15.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.93/24.03 = 15.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.93x = 24.03 × 15.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.93x = 378.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378.47/15.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.76

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