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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.95, 23.75 and 15.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.95, 23.75 and 15.86 is: 23.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.95 : 23.75 = 15.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.95/23.75 = 15.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.95x = 23.75 × 15.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.95x = 376.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376.48/15.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.61

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