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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.13, 22.71 and 8.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.13, 22.71 and 8.38 is: 12.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.13 : 22.71 = 8.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.13/22.71 = 8.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.13x = 22.71 × 8.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.13x = 190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.25/15.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.58

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