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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.96, 22.08 and 15.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.96, 22.08 and 15.12 is: 20.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.96 : 22.08 = 15.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.96/22.08 = 15.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.96x = 22.08 × 15.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.96x = 333.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.85/15.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.92

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