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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.02, 20.74 and 11.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.02, 20.74 and 11.38 is: 15.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.02 : 20.74 = 11.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.02/20.74 = 11.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.02x = 20.74 × 11.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.02x = 236.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.02/15.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.71

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