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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.73, 23.59 and 8.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.73, 23.59 and 8.12 is: 12.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.73 : 23.59 = 8.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.73/23.59 = 8.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.73x = 23.59 × 8.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.73x = 191.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191.55/15.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.18

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