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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.16, 20.94 and 11.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.16, 20.94 and 11.27 is: 15.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.16 : 20.94 = 11.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.16/20.94 = 11.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.16x = 20.94 × 11.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.16x = 236.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.00/15.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.56

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