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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.28, 22.89 and 10.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.28, 22.89 and 10.19 is: 15.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.28 : 22.89 = 10.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.28/22.89 = 10.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.28x = 22.89 × 10.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.28x = 233.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.25/15.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.26

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