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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.01, 22.48 and 12.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.01, 22.48 and 12.48 is: 18.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.01 : 22.48 = 12.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.01/22.48 = 12.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.01x = 22.48 × 12.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.01x = 280.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.52/15.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.69

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