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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.15, 15.22 and 8.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.15, 15.22 and 8.19 is: 12.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.15 : 15.22 = 8.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.15/15.22 = 8.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.15x = 15.22 × 8.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.15x = 124.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.66/10.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.29

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