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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.08, 20.81 and 12.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.08, 20.81 and 12.92 is: 17.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.08 : 20.81 = 12.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.08/20.81 = 12.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.08x = 20.81 × 12.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.08x = 268.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.87/15.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.83

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