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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.02, 15.31 and 10.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.02, 15.31 and 10.72 is: 14.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.02 : 15.31 = 10.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.02/15.31 = 10.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.02x = 15.31 × 10.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.02x = 164.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164.12/11.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.89

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