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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.75, 23.57 and 12.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.75, 23.57 and 12.71 is: 19.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.75 : 23.57 = 12.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.75/23.57 = 12.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.75x = 23.57 × 12.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.75x = 299.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299.57/15.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.02

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