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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.11, 22.71 and 12.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.11, 22.71 and 12.59 is: 18.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.11 : 22.71 = 12.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.11/22.71 = 12.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.11x = 22.71 × 12.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.11x = 285.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.81/15.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.92

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