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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.44, 21.34 and 12.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.44, 21.34 and 12.24 is: 16.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.44 : 21.34 = 12.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.44/21.34 = 12.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.44x = 21.34 × 12.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.44x = 261.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261.20/15.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.92

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