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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.16, 15.46 and 10.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.16, 15.46 and 10.92 is: 15.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.16 : 15.46 = 10.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.16/15.46 = 10.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.16x = 15.46 × 10.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.16x = 168.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.80/11.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.13

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