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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.69, 21.63 and 12.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.69, 21.63 and 12.45 is: 17.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.69 : 21.63 = 12.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.69/21.63 = 12.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.69x = 21.63 × 12.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.69x = 269.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269.29/15.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.16

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