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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.93, 23.83 and 11.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.93, 23.83 and 11.87 is: 17.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.93 : 23.83 = 11.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.93/23.83 = 11.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.93x = 23.83 × 11.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.93x = 282.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.86/15.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.76

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