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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.14, 20.88 and 12.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.14, 20.88 and 12.08 is: 16.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.14 : 20.88 = 12.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.14/20.88 = 12.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.14x = 20.88 × 12.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.14x = 252.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252.23/15.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.66

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