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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.02, 22.43 and 13.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.02, 22.43 and 13.23 is: 19.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.02 : 22.43 = 13.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.02/22.43 = 13.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.02x = 22.43 × 13.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.02x = 296.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296.68/15.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.76

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