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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.21, 21.01 and 11.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.21, 21.01 and 11.76 is: 16.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.21 : 21.01 = 11.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.21/21.01 = 11.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.21x = 21.01 × 11.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.21x = 247.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.08/15.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.24

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