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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.45, 23.21 and 11.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.45, 23.21 and 11.45 is: 17.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.45 : 23.21 = 11.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.45/23.21 = 11.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.45x = 23.21 × 11.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.45x = 265.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265.58/15.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.19

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