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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.59, 21.46 and 12.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.59, 21.46 and 12.67 is: 17.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.59 : 21.46 = 12.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.59/21.46 = 12.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.59x = 21.46 × 12.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.59x = 271.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.90/15.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.44

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