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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.40, 23.07 and 12.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.40, 23.07 and 12.52 is: 18.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.40 : 23.07 = 12.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.40/23.07 = 12.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.40x = 23.07 × 12.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.40x = 288.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.84/15.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.76

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