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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.17, 22.73 and 11.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.17, 22.73 and 11.34 is: 16.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.17 : 22.73 = 11.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.17/22.73 = 11.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.17x = 22.73 × 11.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.17x = 257.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.70/15.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.99

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