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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.33, 22.99 and 9.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.33, 22.99 and 9.90 is: 14.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.33 : 22.99 = 9.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.33/22.99 = 9.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.33x = 22.99 × 9.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.33x = 227.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227.60/15.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.85

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