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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.20, 15.45 and 7.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.20, 15.45 and 7.56 is: 10.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.20 : 15.45 = 7.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.20/15.45 = 7.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.20x = 15.45 × 7.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.20x = 116.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.88/11.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.44

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