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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.52, 22.06 and 15.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.52, 22.06 and 15.52 is: 22.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.52 : 22.06 = 15.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.52/22.06 = 15.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.52x = 22.06 × 15.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.52x = 342.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342.37/15.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.06

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