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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.64, 23.36 and 11.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.64, 23.36 and 11.60 is: 17.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.64 : 23.36 = 11.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.64/23.36 = 11.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.64x = 23.36 × 11.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.64x = 270.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270.98/15.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.33

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