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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.07, 22.60 and 8.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.07, 22.60 and 8.66 is: 12.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.07 : 22.60 = 8.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.07/22.60 = 8.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.07x = 22.60 × 8.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.07x = 195.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.72/15.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.99

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