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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.12, 22.65 and 10.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.12, 22.65 and 10.06 is: 15.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.12 : 22.65 = 10.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.12/22.65 = 10.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.12x = 22.65 × 10.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.12x = 227.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227.76/15.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.06

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