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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.89, 21.93 and 11.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.89, 21.93 and 11.57 is: 15.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.89 : 21.93 = 11.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.89/21.93 = 11.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.89x = 21.93 × 11.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.89x = 253.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.73/15.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.97

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