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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.99, 23.84 and 15.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.99, 23.84 and 15.12 is: 22.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.99 : 23.84 = 15.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.99/23.84 = 15.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.99x = 23.84 × 15.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.99x = 360.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360.39/15.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.54

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