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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.92, 23.92 and 11.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.92, 23.92 and 11.94 is: 17.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.92 : 23.92 = 11.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.92/23.92 = 11.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.92x = 23.92 × 11.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.92x = 285.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.60/15.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.94

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