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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.81, 23.65 and 12.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.81, 23.65 and 12.03 is: 18.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.81 : 23.65 = 12.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.81/23.65 = 12.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.81x = 23.65 × 12.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.81x = 284.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284.51/15.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.00

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