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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.12, 20.86 and 11.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.12, 20.86 and 11.49 is: 15.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.12 : 20.86 = 11.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.12/20.86 = 11.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.12x = 20.86 × 11.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.12x = 239.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.68/15.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.85

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