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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.94, 22 and 10.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.94, 22 and 10.11 is: 13.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.94 : 22 = 10.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.94/22 = 10.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.94x = 22 × 10.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.94x = 222.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.42/15.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.95

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