We need to determine which sign ($>$, $<$, or $=$) makes the statement $\frac{15}{32} \ ? \ 78\%$ true.

1. Problem Description

We need to determine which sign ($>$, $<$, or $=$) makes the statement $\frac{15}{32} \ ? \ 78\%$ true.

2. Solution Steps

First, we need to convert the fraction $\frac{15}{32}$ into a decimal.

$\frac{15}{32} = 0.46875$

Next, we convert the decimal to a percentage by multiplying by

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0. $0.46875 \times 100 = 46.875\%$

Now we can compare $46.875\%$ with $78\%$.

Since $46.875$ is less than $78$, we have $46.875\% < 78\%$.

Therefore, $\frac{15}{32} < 78\%$.

3. Final Answer

$<$