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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.09, 22.76 and 12.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.09, 22.76 and 12.12 is: 18.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.09 : 22.76 = 12.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.09/22.76 = 12.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.09x = 22.76 × 12.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.09x = 275.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.90/15.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.28

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