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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.48, 23.16 and 11.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.48, 23.16 and 11.88 is: 17.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.48 : 23.16 = 11.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.48/23.16 = 11.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.48x = 23.16 × 11.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.48x = 275.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.14/15.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.77

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