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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.93, 22 and 12.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.93, 22 and 12.61 is: 17.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.93 : 22 = 12.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.93/22 = 12.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.93x = 22 × 12.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.93x = 277.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.42/15.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.41

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