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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.92, 23.93 and 12.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.92, 23.93 and 12.93 is: 19.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.92 : 23.93 = 12.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.92/23.93 = 12.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.92x = 23.93 × 12.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.92x = 309.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309.41/15.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.44

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