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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.85, 21.86 and 11.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.85, 21.86 and 11.00 is: 15.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.85 : 21.86 = 11.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.85/21.86 = 11.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.85x = 21.86 × 11.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.85x = 240.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240.54/15.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.18

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