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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.22, 20.98 and 15.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.22, 20.98 and 15.08 is: 20.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.22 : 20.98 = 15.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.22/20.98 = 15.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.22x = 20.98 × 15.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.22x = 316.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316.38/15.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.79

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