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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.06, 20.76 and 12.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.06, 20.76 and 12.30 is: 16.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.06 : 20.76 = 12.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.06/20.76 = 12.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.06x = 20.76 × 12.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.06x = 255.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255.35/15.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.96

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