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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.15, 20.85 and 12.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.15, 20.85 and 12.06 is: 16.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.15 : 20.85 = 12.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.15/20.85 = 12.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.15x = 20.85 × 12.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.15x = 251.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.45/15.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.60

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