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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.11, 22.55 and 12.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.11, 22.55 and 12.82 is: 19.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.11 : 22.55 = 12.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.11/22.55 = 12.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.11x = 22.55 × 12.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.11x = 289.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.09/15.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.13

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