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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.73, 21.75 and 12.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.73, 21.75 and 12.12 is: 16.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.73 : 21.75 = 12.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.73/21.75 = 12.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.73x = 21.75 × 12.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.73x = 263.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.61/15.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.76

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