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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.01, 22.56 and 12.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.01, 22.56 and 12.78 is: 19.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.01 : 22.56 = 12.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.01/22.56 = 12.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.01x = 22.56 × 12.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.01x = 288.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.34/15.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.21

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