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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.84, 23.71 and 11.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.84, 23.71 and 11.31 is: 16.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.84 : 23.71 = 11.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.84/23.71 = 11.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.84x = 23.71 × 11.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.84x = 268.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.16/15.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.93

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