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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.33, 23.03 and 11.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.33, 23.03 and 11.96 is: 17.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.33 : 23.03 = 11.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.33/23.03 = 11.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.33x = 23.03 × 11.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.33x = 275.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.35/15.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.96

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