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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.73, 23.51 and 11.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.73, 23.51 and 11.90 is: 17.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.73 : 23.51 = 11.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.73/23.51 = 11.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.73x = 23.51 × 11.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.73x = 279.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279.86/15.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.79

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