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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.20, 20.97 and 12.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.20, 20.97 and 12.13 is: 16.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.20 : 20.97 = 12.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.20/20.97 = 12.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.20x = 20.97 × 12.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.20x = 254.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.20/15.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.72

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