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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.39, 23.11 and 12.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.39, 23.11 and 12.35 is: 18.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.39 : 23.11 = 12.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.39/23.11 = 12.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.39x = 23.11 × 12.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.39x = 285.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.47/15.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.55

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