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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.23, 15.47 and 10.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.23, 15.47 and 10.69 is: 14.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.23 : 15.47 = 10.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.23/15.47 = 10.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.23x = 15.47 × 10.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.23x = 165.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.24/11.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.72

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