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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.25, 22.78 and 12.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.25, 22.78 and 12.97 is: 19.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.25 : 22.78 = 12.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.25/22.78 = 12.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.25x = 22.78 × 12.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.25x = 295.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.46/15.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.37

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