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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.70, 23.52 and 12.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.70, 23.52 and 12.06 is: 18.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.70 : 23.52 = 12.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.70/23.52 = 12.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.70x = 23.52 × 12.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.70x = 283.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283.65/15.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.07

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