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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.15, 15.18 and 10.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.15, 15.18 and 10.96 is: 14.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.15 : 15.18 = 10.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.15/15.18 = 10.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.15x = 15.18 × 10.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.15x = 166.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.37/11.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.92

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