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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.50, 21.39 and 11.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.50, 21.39 and 11.11 is: 15.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.50 : 21.39 = 11.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.50/21.39 = 11.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.50x = 21.39 × 11.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.50x = 237.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.64/15.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.33

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