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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.03, 20.75 and 10.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.03, 20.75 and 10.22 is: 14.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.03 : 20.75 = 10.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.03/20.75 = 10.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.03x = 20.75 × 10.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.03x = 211.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211.91/15.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.10

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