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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.01, 22.53 and 7

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.01, 22.53 and 7 is: 10.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.01 : 22.53 = 7 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.01/22.53 = 7/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.01x = 22.53 × 7
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.01x = 157.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.71/15.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.51

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