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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.32, 21.15 and 12.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.32, 21.15 and 12.08 is: 16.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.32 : 21.15 = 12.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.32/21.15 = 12.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.32x = 21.15 × 12.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.32x = 255.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255.49/15.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.68

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