Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.99, 23.84 and 15.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15.99, 23.84 and 15.42 is: 22.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15.99 : 23.84 = 15.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15.99/23.84 = 15.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15.99x = 23.84 × 15.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15.99x = 367.61 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367.61/15.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22.99
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