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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.88, 21.91 and 11.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.88, 21.91 and 11.28 is: 15.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.88 : 21.91 = 11.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.88/21.91 = 11.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.88x = 21.91 × 11.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.88x = 247.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.14/15.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.56

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