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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.99, 24.02 and 12.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.99, 24.02 and 12.20 is: 18.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.99 : 24.02 = 12.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.99/24.02 = 12.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.99x = 24.02 × 12.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.99x = 292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.86/15.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.32

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