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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.20, 22.79 and 5.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.20, 22.79 and 5.05 is: 7.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.20 : 22.79 = 5.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.20/22.79 = 5.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.20x = 22.79 × 5.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.20x = 115.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.08/15.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.57

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