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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.37, 23.03 and 8.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.37, 23.03 and 8.59 is: 12.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.37 : 23.03 = 8.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.37/23.03 = 8.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.37x = 23.03 × 8.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.37x = 197.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.92/15.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.88

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