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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.99, 23.82 and 15.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.99, 23.82 and 15.93 is: 23.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.99 : 23.82 = 15.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.99/23.82 = 15.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.99x = 23.82 × 15.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.99x = 379.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.45/15.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.73

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