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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.68, 23.56 and 12.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.68, 23.56 and 12.16 is: 18.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.68 : 23.56 = 12.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.68/23.56 = 12.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.68x = 23.56 × 12.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.68x = 286.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286.49/15.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.27

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