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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.11, 22.74 and 13.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.11, 22.74 and 13.70 is: 20.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.11 : 22.74 = 13.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.11/22.74 = 13.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.11x = 22.74 × 13.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.11x = 311.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311.42/15.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.62

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