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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.18, 20.96 and 12.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.18, 20.96 and 12.76 is: 17.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.18 : 20.96 = 12.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.18/20.96 = 12.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.18x = 20.96 × 12.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.18x = 267.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267.45/15.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.62

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