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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.15, 20.93 and 11.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.15, 20.93 and 11.28 is: 15.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.15 : 20.93 = 11.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.15/20.93 = 11.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.15x = 20.93 × 11.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.15x = 236.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.09/15.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.58

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