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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.46, 23.27 and 11.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.46, 23.27 and 11.68 is: 17.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.46 : 23.27 = 11.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.46/23.27 = 11.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.46x = 23.27 × 11.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.46x = 271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.68/15.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.57

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