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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15, 22.45 and 9.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15, 22.45 and 9.90 is: 14.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15 : 22.45 = 9.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15/22.45 = 9.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15x = 22.45 × 9.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15x = 222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.26/15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.82

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