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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.49, 23.20 and 12.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.49, 23.20 and 12.48 is: 18.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.49 : 23.20 = 12.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.49/23.20 = 12.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.49x = 23.20 × 12.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.49x = 289.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.54/15.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.69

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