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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.55, 23.21 and 12.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.55, 23.21 and 12.70 is: 18.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.55 : 23.21 = 12.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.55/23.21 = 12.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.55x = 23.21 × 12.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.55x = 294.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294.77/15.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.96

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