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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.13, 15.47 and 11.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.13, 15.47 and 11.03 is: 15.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.13 : 15.47 = 11.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.13/15.47 = 11.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.13x = 15.47 × 11.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.13x = 170.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.63/11.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.33

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