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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.69, 23.47 and 11.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.69, 23.47 and 11.88 is: 17.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.69 : 23.47 = 11.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.69/23.47 = 11.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.69x = 23.47 × 11.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.69x = 278.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.82/15.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.77

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