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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.21, 20.93 and 12.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.21, 20.93 and 12.11 is: 16.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.21 : 20.93 = 12.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.21/20.93 = 12.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.21x = 20.93 × 12.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.21x = 253.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.30/15.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.65

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