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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.84, 23.79 and 12.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.84, 23.79 and 12.85 is: 19.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.84 : 23.79 = 12.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.84/23.79 = 12.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.84x = 23.79 × 12.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.84x = 305.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305.70/15.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.30

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