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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.39, 21.24 and 11.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.39, 21.24 and 11.79 is: 16.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.39 : 21.24 = 11.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.39/21.24 = 11.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.39x = 21.24 × 11.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.39x = 250.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.42/15.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.27

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