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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.08, 20.79 and 10.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.08, 20.79 and 10.22 is: 14.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.08 : 20.79 = 10.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.08/20.79 = 10.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.08x = 20.79 × 10.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.08x = 212.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.37/15.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.09

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