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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.07, 22.58 and 11.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.07, 22.58 and 11.06 is: 16.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.07 : 22.58 = 11.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.07/22.58 = 11.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.07x = 22.58 × 11.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.07x = 249.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249.68/15.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.57

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