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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.20, 22.68 and 15.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.20, 22.68 and 15.10 is: 22.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.20 : 22.68 = 15.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.20/22.68 = 15.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.20x = 22.68 × 15.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.20x = 342.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342.47/15.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.53

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