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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.39, 23.19 and 12.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.39, 23.19 and 12.74 is: 19.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.39 : 23.19 = 12.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.39/23.19 = 12.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.39x = 23.19 × 12.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.39x = 295.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.32/15.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.19

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