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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.28, 22.74 and 15.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.28, 22.74 and 15.18 is: 22.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.28 : 22.74 = 15.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.28/22.74 = 15.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.28x = 22.74 × 15.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.28x = 345.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345.19/15.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.59

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