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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.03, 22.45 and 12.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.03, 22.45 and 12.18 is: 18.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.03 : 22.45 = 12.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.03/22.45 = 12.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.03x = 22.45 × 12.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.03x = 273.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273.44/15.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.19

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