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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.12, 22.66 and 8.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.12, 22.66 and 8.35 is: 12.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.12 : 22.66 = 8.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.12/22.66 = 8.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.12x = 22.66 × 8.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.12x = 189.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189.13/15.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.51

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