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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.62, 23.41 and 11.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.62, 23.41 and 11.80 is: 17.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.62 : 23.41 = 11.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.62/23.41 = 11.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.62x = 23.41 × 11.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.62x = 276.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276.22/15.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.69

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