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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.20, 15.56 and 11.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.20, 15.56 and 11.10 is: 15.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.20 : 15.56 = 11.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.20/15.56 = 11.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.20x = 15.56 × 11.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.20x = 172.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.65/11.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.41

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