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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.60, 23.36 and 12.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.60, 23.36 and 12.36 is: 18.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.60 : 23.36 = 12.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.60/23.36 = 12.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.60x = 23.36 × 12.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.60x = 288.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.73/15.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.51

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