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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.16, 22.80 and 11.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.16, 22.80 and 11.16 is: 16.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.16 : 22.80 = 11.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.16/22.80 = 11.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.16x = 22.80 × 11.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.16x = 254.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.45/15.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.78

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