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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.94, 22.03 and 11.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.94, 22.03 and 11.34 is: 15.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.94 : 22.03 = 11.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.94/22.03 = 11.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.94x = 22.03 × 11.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.94x = 249.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249.82/15.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.67

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