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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.20, 22.80 and 6.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.20, 22.80 and 6.06 is: 9.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.20 : 22.80 = 6.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.20/22.80 = 6.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.20x = 22.80 × 6.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.20x = 138.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.17/15.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.09

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