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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.16, 15.48 and 10.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.16, 15.48 and 10.50 is: 14.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.16 : 15.48 = 10.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.16/15.48 = 10.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.16x = 15.48 × 10.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.16x = 162.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.54/11.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.56

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