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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.07, 22.57 and 8.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.07, 22.57 and 8.64 is: 12.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.07 : 22.57 = 8.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.07/22.57 = 8.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.07x = 22.57 × 8.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.07x = 195.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.03/15.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.94

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