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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.45, 23.22 and 13.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.45, 23.22 and 13.11 is: 19.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.45 : 23.22 = 13.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.45/23.22 = 13.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.45x = 23.22 × 13.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.45x = 304.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304.41/15.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.70

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