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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.22, 21.01 and 9.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.22, 21.01 and 9.08 is: 12.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.22 : 21.01 = 9.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.22/21.01 = 9.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.22x = 21.01 × 9.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.22x = 190.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.86/15.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.54

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