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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.20, 22.79 and 7.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.20, 22.79 and 7.17 is: 10.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.20 : 22.79 = 7.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.20/22.79 = 7.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.20x = 22.79 × 7.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.20x = 163.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163.37/15.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.75

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