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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.17, 20.92 and 12.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.17, 20.92 and 12.09 is: 16.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.17 : 20.92 = 12.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.17/20.92 = 12.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.17x = 20.92 × 12.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.17x = 252.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252.92/15.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.67

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