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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.29, 21.05 and 12.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.29, 21.05 and 12.95 is: 17.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.29 : 21.05 = 12.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.29/21.05 = 12.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.29x = 21.05 × 12.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.29x = 272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272.48/15.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.82

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