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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.19, 15.44 and 10.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.19, 15.44 and 10.87 is: 15.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.19 : 15.44 = 10.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.19/15.44 = 10.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.19x = 15.44 × 10.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.19x = 167.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167.78/11.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.00

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