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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.07, 20.82 and 11.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.07, 20.82 and 11.83 is: 16.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.07 : 20.82 = 11.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.07/20.82 = 11.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.07x = 20.82 × 11.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.07x = 246.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.30/15.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.34

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