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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.16, 15.37 and 7.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.16, 15.37 and 7.51 is: 10.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.16 : 15.37 = 7.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.16/15.37 = 7.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.16x = 15.37 × 7.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.16x = 115.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.49/11.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.35

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