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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.15, 22.74 and 12.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.15, 22.74 and 12.43 is: 18.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.15 : 22.74 = 12.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.15/22.74 = 12.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.15x = 22.74 × 12.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.15x = 282.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.66/15.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.66

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