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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.97, 24.08 and 15.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.97, 24.08 and 15.77 is: 23.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.97 : 24.08 = 15.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.97/24.08 = 15.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.97x = 24.08 × 15.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.97x = 379.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.54/15.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.77

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