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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.11, 20.88 and 11.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.11, 20.88 and 11.66 is: 16.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.11 : 20.88 = 11.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.11/20.88 = 11.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.11x = 20.88 × 11.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.11x = 243.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243.40/15.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.11

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