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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.98, 24.08 and 15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.98, 24.08 and 15 is: 22.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.98 : 24.08 = 15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.98/24.08 = 15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.98x = 24.08 × 15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.98x = 361.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.20/15.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.60

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