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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.23, 20.86 and 15.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.23, 20.86 and 15.18 is: 20.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.23 : 20.86 = 15.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.23/20.86 = 15.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.23x = 20.86 × 15.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.23x = 316.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316.65/15.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.79

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