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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.24, 21.03 and 12.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.24, 21.03 and 12.93 is: 17.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.24 : 21.03 = 12.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.24/21.03 = 12.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.24x = 21.03 × 12.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.24x = 271.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.92/15.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.84

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