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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.99, 23.96 and 11.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.99, 23.96 and 11.49 is: 17.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.99 : 23.96 = 11.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.99/23.96 = 11.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.99x = 23.96 × 11.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.99x = 275.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.24/15.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.21

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