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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.06, 22.52 and 13.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.06, 22.52 and 13.26 is: 19.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.06 : 22.52 = 13.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.06/22.52 = 13.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.06x = 22.52 × 13.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.06x = 298.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.62/15.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.83

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