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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.04, 15.12 and 10.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.04, 15.12 and 10.43 is: 14.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.04 : 15.12 = 10.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.04/15.12 = 10.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.04x = 15.12 × 10.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.04x = 157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.68/11.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.29

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