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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.54, 23.34 and 11.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.54, 23.34 and 11.30 is: 16.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.54 : 23.34 = 11.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.54/23.34 = 11.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.54x = 23.34 × 11.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.54x = 263.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.63/15.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.96

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