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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.52, 23.28 and 10.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.52, 23.28 and 10.22 is: 15.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.52 : 23.28 = 10.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.52/23.28 = 10.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.52x = 23.28 × 10.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.52x = 237.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.92/15.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.33

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