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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.24, 22.82 and 12.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.24, 22.82 and 12.36 is: 18.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.24 : 22.82 = 12.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.24/22.82 = 12.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.24x = 22.82 × 12.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.24x = 282.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.06/15.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.51

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