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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.03, 22.51 and 8.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.03, 22.51 and 8.24 is: 12.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.03 : 22.51 = 8.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.03/22.51 = 8.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.03x = 22.51 × 8.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.03x = 185.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.48/15.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.34

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