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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.10, 22.67 and 8.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.10, 22.67 and 8.69 is: 13.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.10 : 22.67 = 8.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.10/22.67 = 8.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.10x = 22.67 × 8.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.10x = 197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.00/15.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.05

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