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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.90, 23.80 and 11.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.90, 23.80 and 11.85 is: 17.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.90 : 23.80 = 11.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.90/23.80 = 11.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.90x = 23.80 × 11.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.90x = 282.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.03/15.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.74

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