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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.94, 24.01 and 12.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.94, 24.01 and 12.97 is: 19.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.94 : 24.01 = 12.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.94/24.01 = 12.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.94x = 24.01 × 12.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.94x = 311.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311.41/15.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.54

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