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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.06, 15.24 and 7.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.06, 15.24 and 7.82 is: 10.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.06 : 15.24 = 7.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.06/15.24 = 7.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.06x = 15.24 × 7.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.06x = 119.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.18/11.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.78

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