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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.74, 23.64 and 12.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.74, 23.64 and 12.14 is: 18.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.74 : 23.64 = 12.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.74/23.64 = 12.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.74x = 23.64 × 12.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.74x = 286.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286.99/15.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.23

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