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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.14, 15.23 and 11.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.14, 15.23 and 11.14 is: 15.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.14 : 15.23 = 11.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.14/15.23 = 11.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.14x = 15.23 × 11.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.14x = 169.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.66/11.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.23

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