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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.15, 15.37 and 10.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.15, 15.37 and 10.45 is: 14.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.15 : 15.37 = 10.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.15/15.37 = 10.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.15x = 15.37 × 10.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.15x = 160.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.56/11.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.40

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