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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.04, 22.60 and 11.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.04, 22.60 and 11.24 is: 16.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.04 : 22.60 = 11.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.04/22.60 = 11.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.04x = 22.60 × 11.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.04x = 254.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.02/15.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.89

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