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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.16, 22.70 and 12.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.16, 22.70 and 12.61 is: 18.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.16 : 22.70 = 12.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.16/22.70 = 12.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.16x = 22.70 × 12.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.16x = 286.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286.25/15.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.88

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