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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.99, 21.99 and 15.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.99, 21.99 and 15.11 is: 20.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.99 : 21.99 = 15.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.99/21.99 = 15.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.99x = 21.99 × 15.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.99x = 332.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332.27/15.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.78

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