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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.63, 21.54 and 12.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.63, 21.54 and 12.39 is: 17.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.63 : 21.54 = 12.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.63/21.54 = 12.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.63x = 21.54 × 12.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.63x = 266.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266.88/15.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.07

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