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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.54, 23.13 and 15.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.54, 23.13 and 15.12 is: 22.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.54 : 23.13 = 15.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.54/23.13 = 15.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.54x = 23.13 × 15.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.54x = 349.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.73/15.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.50

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