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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.31, 22.93 and 11.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.31, 22.93 and 11.69 is: 17.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.31 : 22.93 = 11.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.31/22.93 = 11.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.31x = 22.93 × 11.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.31x = 268.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.05/15.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.51

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