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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.21, 22.82 and 7.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.21, 22.82 and 7.20 is: 10.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.21 : 22.82 = 7.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.21/22.82 = 7.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.21x = 22.82 × 7.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.21x = 164.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164.30/15.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.80

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