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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.02, 22.44 and 12.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.02, 22.44 and 12.75 is: 19.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.02 : 22.44 = 12.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.02/22.44 = 12.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.02x = 22.44 × 12.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.02x = 286.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286.07/15.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.04

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