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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.47, 21.29 and 12.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.47, 21.29 and 12.54 is: 17.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.47 : 21.29 = 12.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.47/21.29 = 12.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.47x = 21.29 × 12.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.47x = 266.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266.98/15.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.26

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