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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.13, 22.74 and 12.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.13, 22.74 and 12.16 is: 18.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.13 : 22.74 = 12.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.13/22.74 = 12.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.13x = 22.74 × 12.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.13x = 276.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276.52/15.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.28

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