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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.98, 22.02 and 15.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.98, 22.02 and 15.77 is: 21.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.98 : 22.02 = 15.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.98/22.02 = 15.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.98x = 22.02 × 15.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.98x = 347.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.15/15.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.73

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