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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.12, 15.40 and 10.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.12, 15.40 and 10.92 is: 15.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.12 : 15.40 = 10.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.12/15.40 = 10.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.12x = 15.40 × 10.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.12x = 168.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.17/11.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.12

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