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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.12, 22.68 and 6.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.12, 22.68 and 6.56 is: 9.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.12 : 22.68 = 6.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.12/22.68 = 6.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.12x = 22.68 × 6.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.12x = 148.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148.67/15.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.83

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