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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.11, 22.56 and 13.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.11, 22.56 and 13.08 is: 19.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.11 : 22.56 = 13.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.11/22.56 = 13.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.11x = 22.56 × 13.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.11x = 295.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.08/15.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.53

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