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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.21, 22.82 and 12.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.21, 22.82 and 12.37 is: 18.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.21 : 22.82 = 12.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.21/22.82 = 12.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.21x = 22.82 × 12.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.21x = 282.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.28/15.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.56

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