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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.19, 22.80 and 6.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.19, 22.80 and 6.18 is: 9.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.19 : 22.80 = 6.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.19/22.80 = 6.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.19x = 22.80 × 6.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.19x = 140.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.77/15.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.27

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