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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.89, 23.78 and 11.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.89, 23.78 and 11.36 is: 16.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.89 : 23.78 = 11.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.89/23.78 = 11.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.89x = 23.78 × 11.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.89x = 269.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269.97/15.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.99

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