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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.52, 23.34 and 11.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.52, 23.34 and 11.74 is: 17.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.52 : 23.34 = 11.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.52/23.34 = 11.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.52x = 23.34 × 11.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.52x = 274.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274.01/15.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.66

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