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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.13, 22.68 and 11.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.13, 22.68 and 11.11 is: 16.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.13 : 22.68 = 11.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.13/22.68 = 11.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.13x = 22.68 × 11.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.13x = 251.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.96/15.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.66

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