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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.05, 22.61 and 12.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.05, 22.61 and 12.83 is: 19.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.05 : 22.61 = 12.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.05/22.61 = 12.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.05x = 22.61 × 12.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.05x = 290.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.01/15.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.27

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