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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.53, 23.15 and 12.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.53, 23.15 and 12.65 is: 18.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.53 : 23.15 = 12.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.53/23.15 = 12.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.53x = 23.15 × 12.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.53x = 292.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.76/15.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.86

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