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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.28, 21.04 and 12.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.28, 21.04 and 12.40 is: 17.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.28 : 21.04 = 12.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.28/21.04 = 12.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.28x = 21.04 × 12.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.28x = 260.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260.90/15.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.07

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