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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.78, 22.56 and 15.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.78, 22.56 and 15.78 is: 22.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.78 : 22.56 = 15.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.78/22.56 = 15.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.78x = 22.56 × 15.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.78x = 356.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.00/15.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.56

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