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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.04, 20.76 and 9.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.04, 20.76 and 9.57 is: 13.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.04 : 20.76 = 9.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.04/20.76 = 9.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.04x = 20.76 × 9.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.04x = 198.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198.60/15.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.21

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