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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.27, 22.78 and 12.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.27, 22.78 and 12.73 is: 18.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.27 : 22.78 = 12.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.27/22.78 = 12.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.27x = 22.78 × 12.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.27x = 289.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.99/15.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.99

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