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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.15, 20.92 and 10.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.15, 20.92 and 10.55 is: 14.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.15 : 20.92 = 10.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.15/20.92 = 10.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.15x = 20.92 × 10.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.15x = 220.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.71/15.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.57

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