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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.94, 23.95 and 15.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.94, 23.95 and 15.74 is: 23.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.94 : 23.95 = 15.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.94/23.95 = 15.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.94x = 23.95 × 15.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.94x = 376.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376.97/15.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.65

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