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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.06, 22.56 and 7.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.06, 22.56 and 7.05 is: 10.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.06 : 22.56 = 7.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.06/22.56 = 7.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.06x = 22.56 × 7.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.06x = 159.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159.05/15.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.56

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