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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.39, 23.06 and 11.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.39, 23.06 and 11.72 is: 17.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.39 : 23.06 = 11.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.39/23.06 = 11.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.39x = 23.06 × 11.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.39x = 270.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270.26/15.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.56

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