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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.92, 22.06 and 15.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.92, 22.06 and 15.04 is: 20.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.92 : 22.06 = 15.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.92/22.06 = 15.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.92x = 22.06 × 15.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.92x = 331.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331.78/15.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.84

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