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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.48, 23.13 and 12.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.48, 23.13 and 12.06 is: 18.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.48 : 23.13 = 12.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.48/23.13 = 12.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.48x = 23.13 × 12.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.48x = 278.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.95/15.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.02

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