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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.98, 23.93 and 12.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.98, 23.93 and 12.56 is: 18.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.98 : 23.93 = 12.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.98/23.93 = 12.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.98x = 23.93 × 12.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.98x = 300.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.38/15.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.80

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