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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.23, 22.81 and 11.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.23, 22.81 and 11.21 is: 16.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.23 : 22.81 = 11.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.23/22.81 = 11.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.23x = 22.81 × 11.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.23x = 255.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255.70/15.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.79

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