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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.12, 15.24 and 10.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.12, 15.24 and 10.44 is: 14.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.12 : 15.24 = 10.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.12/15.24 = 10.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.12x = 15.24 × 10.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.12x = 159.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159.11/11.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.31

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