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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.94, 21.96 and 12.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.94, 21.96 and 12.70 is: 17.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.94 : 21.96 = 12.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.94/21.96 = 12.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.94x = 21.96 × 12.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.94x = 278.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.89/15.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.50

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