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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.18, 22.78 and 11.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.18, 22.78 and 11.62 is: 17.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.18 : 22.78 = 11.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.18/22.78 = 11.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.18x = 22.78 × 11.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.18x = 264.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264.70/15.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.44

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