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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.99, 22.08 and 11.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.99, 22.08 and 11.16 is: 15.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.99 : 22.08 = 11.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.99/22.08 = 11.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.99x = 22.08 × 11.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.99x = 246.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.41/15.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.41

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