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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.25, 22.82 and 15.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.25, 22.82 and 15.15 is: 22.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.25 : 22.82 = 15.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.25/22.82 = 15.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.25x = 22.82 × 15.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.25x = 345.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345.65/15.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.67

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