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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.80, 22.42 and 15.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.80, 22.42 and 15.80 is: 22.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.80 : 22.42 = 15.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.80/22.42 = 15.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.80x = 22.42 × 15.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.80x = 354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354.24/15.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.42

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