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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.99, 22.07 and 15.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.99, 22.07 and 15.07 is: 20.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.99 : 22.07 = 15.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.99/22.07 = 15.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.99x = 22.07 × 15.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.99x = 332.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332.59/15.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.80

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