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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.98, 24.01 and 15.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.98, 24.01 and 15.05 is: 22.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.98 : 24.01 = 15.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.98/24.01 = 15.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.98x = 24.01 × 15.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.98x = 361.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.37/15.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.62

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