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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.85, 23.65 and 12.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.85, 23.65 and 12.99 is: 19.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.85 : 23.65 = 12.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.85/23.65 = 12.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.85x = 23.65 × 12.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.85x = 307.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307.21/15.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.38

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