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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.16, 22.72 and 8.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.16, 22.72 and 8.42 is: 12.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.16 : 22.72 = 8.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.16/22.72 = 8.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.16x = 22.72 × 8.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.16x = 191.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191.30/15.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.62

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