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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.16, 22.63 and 12.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.16, 22.63 and 12.07 is: 18.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.16 : 22.63 = 12.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.16/22.63 = 12.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.16x = 22.63 × 12.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.16x = 273.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273.03/15.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.02

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