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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.12, 15.34 and 7.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.12, 15.34 and 7.48 is: 10.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.12 : 15.34 = 7.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.12/15.34 = 7.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.12x = 15.34 × 7.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.12x = 114.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.72/11.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.32

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