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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.03, 15.23 and 7.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.03, 15.23 and 7.35 is: 10.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.03 : 15.23 = 7.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.03/15.23 = 7.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.03x = 15.23 × 7.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.03x = 111.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111.90/11.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.15

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