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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.12, 22.58 and 13.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.12, 22.58 and 13.28 is: 19.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.12 : 22.58 = 13.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.12/22.58 = 13.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.12x = 22.58 × 13.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.12x = 299.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299.86/15.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.83

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