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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.54, 23.25 and 12.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.54, 23.25 and 12.84 is: 19.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.54 : 23.25 = 12.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.54/23.25 = 12.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.54x = 23.25 × 12.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.54x = 298.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.53/15.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.21

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