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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.52, 21.40 and 12.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.52, 21.40 and 12.28 is: 16.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.52 : 21.40 = 12.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.52/21.40 = 12.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.52x = 21.40 × 12.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.52x = 262.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262.79/15.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.93

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