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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.70, 23.46 and 11.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.70, 23.46 and 11.70 is: 17.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.70 : 23.46 = 11.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.70/23.46 = 11.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.70x = 23.46 × 11.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.70x = 274.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274.42/15.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.48

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