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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15, 22.52 and 10.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15, 22.52 and 10.95 is: 16.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15 : 22.52 = 10.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15/22.52 = 10.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15x = 22.52 × 10.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15x = 246.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.54/15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.44

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