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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.24, 22.72 and 13.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.24, 22.72 and 13.17 is: 19.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.24 : 22.72 = 13.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.24/22.72 = 13.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.24x = 22.72 × 13.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.24x = 299.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299.19/15.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.63

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