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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.09, 15.32 and 10.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.09, 15.32 and 10.78 is: 14.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.09 : 15.32 = 10.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.09/15.32 = 10.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.09x = 15.32 × 10.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.09x = 165.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.02/11.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.88

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