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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.55, 21.24 and 15.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.55, 21.24 and 15.22 is: 20.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.55 : 21.24 = 15.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.55/21.24 = 15.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.55x = 21.24 × 15.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.55x = 323.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323.27/15.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.79

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