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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15, 22.51 and 6.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15, 22.51 and 6.98 is: 10.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15 : 22.51 = 6.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15/22.51 = 6.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15x = 22.51 × 6.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15x = 157.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.16/15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.48

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