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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.34, 21.14 and 12.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.34, 21.14 and 12.10 is: 16.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.34 : 21.14 = 12.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.34/21.14 = 12.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.34x = 21.14 × 12.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.34x = 255.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255.79/15.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.67

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