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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.44, 23.18 and 11.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.44, 23.18 and 11.59 is: 17.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.44 : 23.18 = 11.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.44/23.18 = 11.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.44x = 23.18 × 11.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.44x = 268.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.66/15.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.40

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