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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.97, 23.94 and 11.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.97, 23.94 and 11.15 is: 16.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.97 : 23.94 = 11.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.97/23.94 = 11.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.97x = 23.94 × 11.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.97x = 266.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266.93/15.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.71

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