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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.05, 20.77 and 8.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.05, 20.77 and 8.58 is: 11.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.05 : 20.77 = 8.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.05/20.77 = 8.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.05x = 20.77 × 8.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.05x = 178.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178.16/15.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.84

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