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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.30, 21.13 and 12.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.30, 21.13 and 12.59 is: 17.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.30 : 21.13 = 12.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.30/21.13 = 12.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.30x = 21.13 × 12.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.30x = 266.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266.03/15.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.39

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