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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.54, 15.93 and 11.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.54, 15.93 and 11.51 is: 15.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.54 : 15.93 = 11.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.54/15.93 = 11.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.54x = 15.93 × 11.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.54x = 183.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.39/11.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.90

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