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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.28, 22.87 and 11.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.28, 22.87 and 11.87 is: 17.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.28 : 22.87 = 11.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.28/22.87 = 11.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.28x = 22.87 × 11.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.28x = 271.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.47/15.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.77

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