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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.51, 23.31 and 12.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.51, 23.31 and 12.81 is: 19.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.51 : 23.31 = 12.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.51/23.31 = 12.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.51x = 23.31 × 12.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.51x = 298.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.60/15.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.25

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