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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.65, 23.51 and 12.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.65, 23.51 and 12.05 is: 18.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.65 : 23.51 = 12.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.65/23.51 = 12.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.65x = 23.51 × 12.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.65x = 283.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283.30/15.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.10

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