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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.09, 22.67 and 10.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.09, 22.67 and 10.04 is: 15.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.09 : 22.67 = 10.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.09/22.67 = 10.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.09x = 22.67 × 10.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.09x = 227.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227.44/15.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.07

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