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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.06, 15.24 and 10.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.06, 15.24 and 10.76 is: 14.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.06 : 15.24 = 10.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.06/15.24 = 10.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.06x = 15.24 × 10.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.06x = 163.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163.98/11.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.83

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