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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.16, 22.59 and 15.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.16, 22.59 and 15.05 is: 22.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.16 : 22.59 = 15.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.16/22.59 = 15.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.16x = 22.59 × 15.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.16x = 339.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339.98/15.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.43

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