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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.07, 22.50 and 13.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.07, 22.50 and 13.55 is: 20.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.07 : 22.50 = 13.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.07/22.50 = 13.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.07x = 22.50 × 13.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.07x = 304.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304.88/15.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.23

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