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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.22, 22.80 and 15.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.22, 22.80 and 15.17 is: 22.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.22 : 22.80 = 15.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.22/22.80 = 15.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.22x = 22.80 × 15.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.22x = 345.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345.88/15.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.73

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