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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.21, 22.81 and 6.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.21, 22.81 and 6.19 is: 9.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.21 : 22.81 = 6.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.21/22.81 = 6.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.21x = 22.81 × 6.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.21x = 141.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141.19/15.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.28

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