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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.39, 22.95 and 11.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.39, 22.95 and 11.98 is: 17.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.39 : 22.95 = 11.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.39/22.95 = 11.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.39x = 22.95 × 11.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.39x = 274.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274.97/15.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.87

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