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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.17, 22.75 and 10.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.17, 22.75 and 10.61 is: 15.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.17 : 22.75 = 10.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.17/22.75 = 10.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.17x = 22.75 × 10.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.17x = 241.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241.46/15.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.92

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