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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.08, 20.80 and 12.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.08, 20.80 and 12.66 is: 17.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.08 : 20.80 = 12.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.08/20.80 = 12.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.08x = 20.80 × 12.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.08x = 263.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.33/15.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.46

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