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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.19, 22.92 and 15.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.19, 22.92 and 15.01 is: 22.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.19 : 22.92 = 15.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.19/22.92 = 15.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.19x = 22.92 × 15.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.19x = 343.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343.99/15.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.65

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