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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.18, 22.74 and 11.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.18, 22.74 and 11.79 is: 17.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.18 : 22.74 = 11.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.18/22.74 = 11.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.18x = 22.74 × 11.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.18x = 268.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.10/15.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.66

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