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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.20, 22.77 and 12.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.20, 22.77 and 12.64 is: 18.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.20 : 22.77 = 12.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.20/22.77 = 12.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.20x = 22.77 × 12.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.20x = 287.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.76/15.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.93

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