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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.64, 23.41 and 12.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.64, 23.41 and 12.63 is: 18.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.64 : 23.41 = 12.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.64/23.41 = 12.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.64x = 23.41 × 12.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.64x = 295.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.67/15.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.90

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