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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.18, 22.78 and 9.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.18, 22.78 and 9.08 is: 13.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.18 : 22.78 = 9.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.18/22.78 = 9.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.18x = 22.78 × 9.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.18x = 206.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.77/15.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.62

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