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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.31, 21.12 and 12.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.31, 21.12 and 12.41 is: 17.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.31 : 21.12 = 12.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.31/21.12 = 12.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.31x = 21.12 × 12.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.31x = 262.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262.10/15.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.12

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