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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.33, 22.98 and 15.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.33, 22.98 and 15.16 is: 22.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.33 : 22.98 = 15.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.33/22.98 = 15.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.33x = 22.98 × 15.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.33x = 348.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348.30/15.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.72

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