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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.04, 20.75 and 9.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.04, 20.75 and 9.21 is: 12.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.04 : 20.75 = 9.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.04/20.75 = 9.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.04x = 20.75 × 9.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.04x = 191.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191.11/15.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.71

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