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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.82, 21.82 and 11.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.82, 21.82 and 11.50 is: 15.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.82 : 21.82 = 11.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.82/21.82 = 11.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.82x = 21.82 × 11.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.82x = 250.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.93/15.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.86

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