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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.08, 22.60 and 11.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.08, 22.60 and 11.50 is: 17.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.08 : 22.60 = 11.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.08/22.60 = 11.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.08x = 22.60 × 11.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.08x = 259.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.90/15.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.23

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