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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.62, 21.53 and 12.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.62, 21.53 and 12.54 is: 17.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.62 : 21.53 = 12.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.62/21.53 = 12.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.62x = 21.53 × 12.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.62x = 269.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269.99/15.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.29

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