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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.94, 23.58 and 15.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.94, 23.58 and 15.86 is: 23.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.94 : 23.58 = 15.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.94/23.58 = 15.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.94x = 23.58 × 15.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.94x = 373.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373.98/15.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.46

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