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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.60, 23.35 and 11.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.60, 23.35 and 11.08 is: 16.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.60 : 23.35 = 11.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.60/23.35 = 11.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.60x = 23.35 × 11.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.60x = 258.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258.72/15.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.58

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