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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.28, 21.07 and 11.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.28, 21.07 and 11.82 is: 16.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.28 : 21.07 = 11.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.28/21.07 = 11.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.28x = 21.07 × 11.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.28x = 249.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249.05/15.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.30

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