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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.75, 23.59 and 12.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.75, 23.59 and 12.36 is: 18.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.75 : 23.59 = 12.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.75/23.59 = 12.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.75x = 23.59 × 12.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.75x = 291.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291.57/15.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.51

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