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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.26, 21.09 and 12.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.26, 21.09 and 12.96 is: 17.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.26 : 21.09 = 12.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.26/21.09 = 12.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.26x = 21.09 × 12.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.26x = 273.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273.27/15.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.90

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