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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.03, 15.19 and 10.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.03, 15.19 and 10.55 is: 14.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.03 : 15.19 = 10.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.03/15.19 = 10.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.03x = 15.19 × 10.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.03x = 160.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.27/11.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.54

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