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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.12, 22.67 and 6.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.12, 22.67 and 6.55 is: 9.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.12 : 22.67 = 6.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.12/22.67 = 6.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.12x = 22.67 × 6.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.12x = 148.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148.42/15.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.82

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