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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.18, 22.75 and 7.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.18, 22.75 and 7.57 is: 11.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.18 : 22.75 = 7.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.18/22.75 = 7.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.18x = 22.75 × 7.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.18x = 172.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.22/15.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.35

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