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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.01, 20.70 and 11.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.01, 20.70 and 11.57 is: 15.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.01 : 20.70 = 11.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.01/20.70 = 11.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.01x = 20.70 × 11.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.01x = 239.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.40/15.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.95

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