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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.12, 22.71 and 12.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.12, 22.71 and 12.12 is: 18.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.12 : 22.71 = 12.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.12/22.71 = 12.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.12x = 22.71 × 12.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.12x = 275.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.25/15.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.20

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