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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.11, 22.59 and 9.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.11, 22.59 and 9.68 is: 14.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.11 : 22.59 = 9.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.11/22.59 = 9.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.11x = 22.59 × 9.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.11x = 218.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218.56/15.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.47

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