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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.98, 22.06 and 11.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.98, 22.06 and 11.34 is: 15.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.98 : 22.06 = 11.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.98/22.06 = 11.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.98x = 22.06 × 11.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.98x = 250.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.19/15.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.65

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