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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.44, 23.09 and 11.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.44, 23.09 and 11.55 is: 17.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.44 : 23.09 = 11.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.44/23.09 = 11.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.44x = 23.09 × 11.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.44x = 266.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266.72/15.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.28

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