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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.28, 22.95 and 8.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.28, 22.95 and 8.52 is: 12.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.28 : 22.95 = 8.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.28/22.95 = 8.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.28x = 22.95 × 8.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.28x = 195.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.53/15.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.80

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