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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.32, 21.11 and 11.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.32, 21.11 and 11.22 is: 15.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.32 : 21.11 = 11.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.32/21.11 = 11.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.32x = 21.11 × 11.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.32x = 236.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.80/15.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.46

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