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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.41, 21.25 and 12.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.41, 21.25 and 12.98 is: 17.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.41 : 21.25 = 12.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.41/21.25 = 12.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.41x = 21.25 × 12.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.41x = 275.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.70/15.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.89

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