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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.63, 23.41 and 12.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.63, 23.41 and 12.38 is: 18.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.63 : 23.41 = 12.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.63/23.41 = 12.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.63x = 23.41 × 12.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.63x = 289.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.71/15.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.54

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