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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.12, 20.85 and 9.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.12, 20.85 and 9.66 is: 13.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.12 : 20.85 = 9.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.12/20.85 = 9.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.12x = 20.85 × 9.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.12x = 201.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.41/15.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.32

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