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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.54, 23.16 and 15.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.54, 23.16 and 15.06 is: 22.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.54 : 23.16 = 15.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.54/23.16 = 15.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.54x = 23.16 × 15.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.54x = 348.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348.79/15.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.44

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