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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.17, 20.92 and 10.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.17, 20.92 and 10.58 is: 14.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.17 : 20.92 = 10.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.17/20.92 = 10.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.17x = 20.92 × 10.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.17x = 221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.18/15.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.58

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