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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.36, 22.99 and 11.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.36, 22.99 and 11.08 is: 16.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.36 : 22.99 = 11.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.36/22.99 = 11.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.36x = 22.99 × 11.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.36x = 254.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.73/15.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.58

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