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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.08, 15.24 and 10.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.08, 15.24 and 10.04 is: 13.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.08 : 15.24 = 10.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.08/15.24 = 10.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.08x = 15.24 × 10.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.08x = 153.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153.01/11.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.81

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