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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.12, 15.23 and 11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.12, 15.23 and 11 is: 15.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.12 : 15.23 = 11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.12/15.23 = 11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.12x = 15.23 × 11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.12x = 167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167.56/11.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.07

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