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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.99, 22.04 and 11.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.99, 22.04 and 11.87 is: 16.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.99 : 22.04 = 11.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.99/22.04 = 11.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.99x = 22.04 × 11.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.99x = 261.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261.45/15.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.35

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