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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.08, 20.76 and 12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.08, 20.76 and 12 is: 16.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.08 : 20.76 = 12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.08/20.76 = 12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.08x = 20.76 × 12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.08x = 249.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249.12/15.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.52

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