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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.70, 23.59 and 11.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.70, 23.59 and 11.72 is: 17.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.70 : 23.59 = 11.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.70/23.59 = 11.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.70x = 23.59 × 11.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.70x = 276.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276.47/15.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.61

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