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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.10, 20.84 and 11.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.10, 20.84 and 11.86 is: 16.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.10 : 20.84 = 11.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.10/20.84 = 11.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.10x = 20.84 × 11.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.10x = 247.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.16/15.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.37

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