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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.15, 22.70 and 13.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.15, 22.70 and 13.46 is: 20.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.15 : 22.70 = 13.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.15/22.70 = 13.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.15x = 22.70 × 13.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.15x = 305.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305.63/15.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.17

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