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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.34, 21.12 and 12.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.34, 21.12 and 12.91 is: 17.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.34 : 21.12 = 12.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.34/21.12 = 12.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.34x = 21.12 × 12.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.34x = 272.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272.66/15.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.77

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