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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.25, 22.83 and 11.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.25, 22.83 and 11.86 is: 17.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.25 : 22.83 = 11.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.25/22.83 = 11.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.25x = 22.83 × 11.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.25x = 270.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270.76/15.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.76

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