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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.04, 20.74 and 11.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.04, 20.74 and 11.60 is: 16.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.04 : 20.74 = 11.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.04/20.74 = 11.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.04x = 20.74 × 11.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.04x = 240.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240.58/15.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.00

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