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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.46, 21.33 and 11.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.46, 21.33 and 11.84 is: 16.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.46 : 21.33 = 11.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.46/21.33 = 11.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.46x = 21.33 × 11.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.46x = 252.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252.44/15.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.33

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