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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.58, 23.28 and 12.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.58, 23.28 and 12.37 is: 18.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.58 : 23.28 = 12.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.58/23.28 = 12.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.58x = 23.28 × 12.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.58x = 287.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.97/15.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.48

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