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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.67, 21.61 and 12.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.67, 21.61 and 12.94 is: 17.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.67 : 21.61 = 12.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.67/21.61 = 12.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.67x = 21.61 × 12.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.67x = 279.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279.63/15.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.85

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