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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.44, 23.16 and 12.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.44, 23.16 and 12.60 is: 18.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.44 : 23.16 = 12.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.44/23.16 = 12.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.44x = 23.16 × 12.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.44x = 291.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291.82/15.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.91

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