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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.27, 23.01 and 12.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.27, 23.01 and 12.80 is: 19.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.27 : 23.01 = 12.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.27/23.01 = 12.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.27x = 23.01 × 12.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.27x = 294.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294.41/15.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.28

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