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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.54, 23.32 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.54, 23.32 and 12.57 is: 18.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.54 : 23.32 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.54/23.32 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.54x = 23.32 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.54x = 293.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.13/15.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.86

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