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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.09, 22.59 and 11.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.09, 22.59 and 11.09 is: 16.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.09 : 22.59 = 11.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.09/22.59 = 11.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.09x = 22.59 × 11.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.09x = 250.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.41/15.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.59

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