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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.35, 21.19 and 11.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.35, 21.19 and 11.93 is: 16.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.35 : 21.19 = 11.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.35/21.19 = 11.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.35x = 21.19 × 11.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.35x = 252.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252.66/15.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.47

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