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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.44, 23.10 and 12.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.44, 23.10 and 12.89 is: 19.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.44 : 23.10 = 12.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.44/23.10 = 12.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.44x = 23.10 × 12.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.44x = 297.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297.64/15.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.28

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