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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.03, 20.74 and 11.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.03, 20.74 and 11.97 is: 16.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.03 : 20.74 = 11.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.03/20.74 = 11.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.03x = 20.74 × 11.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.03x = 248.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.26/15.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.51

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