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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.59, 15.98 and 11.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.59, 15.98 and 11.30 is: 15.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.59 : 15.98 = 11.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.59/15.98 = 11.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.59x = 15.98 × 11.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.59x = 180.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.44/11.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.57

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