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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.01, 22.52 and 9.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.01, 22.52 and 9.30 is: 13.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.01 : 22.52 = 9.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.01/22.52 = 9.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.01x = 22.52 × 9.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.01x = 209.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209.44/15.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.95

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