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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.31, 21.10 and 11.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.31, 21.10 and 11.68 is: 16.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.31 : 21.10 = 11.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.31/21.10 = 11.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.31x = 21.10 × 11.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.31x = 246.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.45/15.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.10

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