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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.15, 22.72 and 6.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.15, 22.72 and 6.47 is: 9.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.15 : 22.72 = 6.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.15/22.72 = 6.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.15x = 22.72 × 6.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.15x = 146.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146.92/15.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.70

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