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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.99, 24.13 and 15.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.99, 24.13 and 15.73 is: 23.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.99 : 24.13 = 15.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.99/24.13 = 15.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.99x = 24.13 × 15.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.99x = 379.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.56/15.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.74

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