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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.60, 22.68 and 15.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.60, 22.68 and 15.60 is: 22.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.60 : 22.68 = 15.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.60/22.68 = 15.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.60x = 22.68 × 15.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.60x = 353.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353.81/15.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.68

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