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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.56, 23.28 and 11.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.56, 23.28 and 11.27 is: 16.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.56 : 23.28 = 11.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.56/23.28 = 11.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.56x = 23.28 × 11.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.56x = 262.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262.25/15.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.86

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