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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.56, 23.24 and 12.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.56, 23.24 and 12.52 is: 18.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.56 : 23.24 = 12.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.56/23.24 = 12.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.56x = 23.24 × 12.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.56x = 290.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.87/15.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.69

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