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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.09, 22.53 and 12.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.09, 22.53 and 12.81 is: 19.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.09 : 22.53 = 12.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.09/22.53 = 12.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.09x = 22.53 × 12.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.09x = 288.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.61/15.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.13

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