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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.32, 22.94 and 8.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.32, 22.94 and 8.55 is: 12.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.32 : 22.94 = 8.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.32/22.94 = 8.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.32x = 22.94 × 8.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.32x = 196.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.14/15.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.80

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