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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.60, 23.48 and 11.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.60, 23.48 and 11.82 is: 17.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.60 : 23.48 = 11.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.60/23.48 = 11.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.60x = 23.48 × 11.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.60x = 277.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.53/15.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.79

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