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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.33, 21.21 and 12.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.33, 21.21 and 12.30 is: 17.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.33 : 21.21 = 12.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.33/21.21 = 12.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.33x = 21.21 × 12.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.33x = 260.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260.88/15.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.02

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