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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.00, 22.43 and 11.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.00, 22.43 and 11.95 is: 17.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.00 : 22.43 = 11.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.00/22.43 = 11.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.00x = 22.43 × 11.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.00x = 267.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267.95/15.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.86

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