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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.29, 22.90 and 12.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.29, 22.90 and 12.06 is: 18.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.29 : 22.90 = 12.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.29/22.90 = 12.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.29x = 22.90 × 12.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.29x = 276.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276.17/15.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.06

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