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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.07, 20.81 and 11.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.07, 20.81 and 11.61 is: 16.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.07 : 20.81 = 11.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.07/20.81 = 11.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.07x = 20.81 × 11.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.07x = 241.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241.56/15.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.03

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