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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.47, 21.38 and 12.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.47, 21.38 and 12.27 is: 16.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.47 : 21.38 = 12.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.47/21.38 = 12.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.47x = 21.38 × 12.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.47x = 262.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262.33/15.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.96

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