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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.95, 22 and 12.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.95, 22 and 12.30 is: 16.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.95 : 22 = 12.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.95/22 = 12.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.95x = 22 × 12.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.95x = 270.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270.60/15.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.97

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