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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.96, 24.04 and 15.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.96, 24.04 and 15.36 is: 23.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.96 : 24.04 = 15.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.96/24.04 = 15.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.96x = 24.04 × 15.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.96x = 369.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369.25/15.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.14

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