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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.64, 23.49 and 11.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.64, 23.49 and 11.39 is: 17.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.64 : 23.49 = 11.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.64/23.49 = 11.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.64x = 23.49 × 11.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.64x = 267.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267.55/15.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.11

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