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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.19, 22.68 and 11.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.19, 22.68 and 11.95 is: 17.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.19 : 22.68 = 11.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.19/22.68 = 11.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.19x = 22.68 × 11.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.19x = 270.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270.97/15.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.84

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