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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.07, 22.63 and 8.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.07, 22.63 and 8.32 is: 12.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.07 : 22.63 = 8.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.07/22.63 = 8.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.07x = 22.63 × 8.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.07x = 188.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.28/15.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.49

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