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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.51, 23.32 and 11.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.51, 23.32 and 11.46 is: 17.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.51 : 23.32 = 11.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.51/23.32 = 11.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.51x = 23.32 × 11.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.51x = 267.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267.25/15.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.23

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