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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.13, 22.41 and 15.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.13, 22.41 and 15.13 is: 22.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.13 : 22.41 = 15.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.13/22.41 = 15.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.13x = 22.41 × 15.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.13x = 339.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339.06/15.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.41

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