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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.81, 23.61 and 11.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.81, 23.61 and 11.81 is: 17.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.81 : 23.61 = 11.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.81/23.61 = 11.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.81x = 23.61 × 11.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.81x = 278.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.72/15.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.63

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