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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.07, 20.80 and 9.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.07, 20.80 and 9.25 is: 12.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.07 : 20.80 = 9.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.07/20.80 = 9.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.07x = 20.80 × 9.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.07x = 192.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192.37/15.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.76

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