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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.24, 20.95 and 12.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.24, 20.95 and 12.28 is: 16.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.24 : 20.95 = 12.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.24/20.95 = 12.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.24x = 20.95 × 12.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.24x = 257.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.32/15.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.89

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