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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.56, 23.32 and 12.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.56, 23.32 and 12.33 is: 18.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.56 : 23.32 = 12.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.56/23.32 = 12.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.56x = 23.32 × 12.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.56x = 287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.50/15.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.48

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