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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.34, 21.18 and 12.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.34, 21.18 and 12.26 is: 16.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.34 : 21.18 = 12.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.34/21.18 = 12.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.34x = 21.18 × 12.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.34x = 259.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.67/15.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.93

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