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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.35, 22.95 and 12.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.35, 22.95 and 12.29 is: 18.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.35 : 22.95 = 12.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.35/22.95 = 12.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.35x = 22.95 × 12.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.35x = 281.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281.94/15.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.37

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