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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15, 22.51 and 12.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15, 22.51 and 12.15 is: 18.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15 : 22.51 = 12.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15/22.51 = 12.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15x = 22.51 × 12.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15x = 273.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273.50/15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.23

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