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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.48, 23.22 and 10.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.48, 23.22 and 10.44 is: 15.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.48 : 23.22 = 10.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.48/23.22 = 10.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.48x = 23.22 × 10.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.48x = 242.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.54/15.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.66

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