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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.15, 20.88 and 12.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.15, 20.88 and 12.23 is: 16.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.15 : 20.88 = 12.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.15/20.88 = 12.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.15x = 20.88 × 12.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.15x = 255.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255.36/15.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.86

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