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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.95, 23.94 and 15.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.95, 23.94 and 15.27 is: 22.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.95 : 23.94 = 15.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.95/23.94 = 15.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.95x = 23.94 × 15.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.95x = 365.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365.56/15.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.93

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