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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.17, 20.95 and 12.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.17, 20.95 and 12.45 is: 17.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.17 : 20.95 = 12.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.17/20.95 = 12.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.17x = 20.95 × 12.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.17x = 260.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260.80/15.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.19

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