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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.41, 23.07 and 12.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.41, 23.07 and 12.87 is: 19.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.41 : 23.07 = 12.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.41/23.07 = 12.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.41x = 23.07 × 12.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.41x = 296.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296.80/15.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.26

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