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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.12, 22.66 and 12.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.12, 22.66 and 12.58 is: 18.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.12 : 22.66 = 12.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.12/22.66 = 12.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.12x = 22.66 × 12.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.12x = 285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.06/15.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.85

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