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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.77, 21.73 and 12.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.77, 21.73 and 12.14 is: 16.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.77 : 21.73 = 12.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.77/21.73 = 12.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.77x = 21.73 × 12.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.77x = 263.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.75/15.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.73

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