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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.99, 22.02 and 12.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.99, 22.02 and 12.52 is: 17.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.99 : 22.02 = 12.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.99/22.02 = 12.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.99x = 22.02 × 12.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.99x = 275.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.69/15.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.24

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