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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.95, 22.04 and 15.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.95, 22.04 and 15.12 is: 20.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.95 : 22.04 = 15.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.95/22.04 = 15.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.95x = 22.04 × 15.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.95x = 333.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.28/15.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.89

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