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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.91, 23.82 and 12.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.91, 23.82 and 12.70 is: 19.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.91 : 23.82 = 12.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.91/23.82 = 12.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.91x = 23.82 × 12.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.91x = 302.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.51/15.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.01

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