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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.16, 22.71 and 11.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.16, 22.71 and 11.76 is: 17.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.16 : 22.71 = 11.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.16/22.71 = 11.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.16x = 22.71 × 11.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.16x = 267.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267.07/15.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.62

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