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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.44, 23.20 and 11.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.44, 23.20 and 11.92 is: 17.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.44 : 23.20 = 11.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.44/23.20 = 11.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.44x = 23.20 × 11.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.44x = 276.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276.54/15.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.91

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