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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.90, 17.76 and 10.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.90, 17.76 and 10.15 is: 13.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.90 : 17.76 = 10.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.90/17.76 = 10.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.90x = 17.76 × 10.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.90x = 180.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.26/12.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.97

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