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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15, 20.66 and 11.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15, 20.66 and 11.76 is: 16.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15 : 20.66 = 11.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15/20.66 = 11.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15x = 20.66 × 11.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15x = 242.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.96/15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.20

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