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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.43, 23.16 and 11.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.43, 23.16 and 11.89 is: 17.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.43 : 23.16 = 11.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.43/23.16 = 11.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.43x = 23.16 × 11.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.43x = 275.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.37/15.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.85

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