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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.30, 22.90 and 11.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.30, 22.90 and 11.32 is: 16.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.30 : 22.90 = 11.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.30/22.90 = 11.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.30x = 22.90 × 11.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.30x = 259.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.23/15.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.94

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