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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.00, 22.44 and 13.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.00, 22.44 and 13.59 is: 20.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.00 : 22.44 = 13.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.00/22.44 = 13.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.00x = 22.44 × 13.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.00x = 304.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304.95/15.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.33

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