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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.35, 21.17 and 9.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.35, 21.17 and 9.20 is: 12.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.35 : 21.17 = 9.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.35/21.17 = 9.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.35x = 21.17 × 9.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.35x = 194.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.61/15.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.68

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