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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.06, 22.64 and 11.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.06, 22.64 and 11.07 is: 16.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.06 : 22.64 = 11.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.06/22.64 = 11.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.06x = 22.64 × 11.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.06x = 250.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.57/15.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.64

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