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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.06, 15.32 and 10.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.06, 15.32 and 10.88 is: 15.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.06 : 15.32 = 10.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.06/15.32 = 10.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.06x = 15.32 × 10.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.06x = 166.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.68/11.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.07

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