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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.46, 23.17 and 12.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.46, 23.17 and 12.07 is: 18.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.46 : 23.17 = 12.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.46/23.17 = 12.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.46x = 23.17 × 12.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.46x = 279.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279.55/15.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.08

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