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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.30, 22.74 and 15.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.30, 22.74 and 15.30 is: 22.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.30 : 22.74 = 15.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.30/22.74 = 15.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.30x = 22.74 × 15.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.30x = 347.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.92/15.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.74

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