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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.98, 22.05 and 10.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.98, 22.05 and 10.52 is: 14.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.98 : 22.05 = 10.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.98/22.05 = 10.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.98x = 22.05 × 10.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.98x = 231.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231.97/15.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.52

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