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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.24, 15.41 and 11.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.24, 15.41 and 11.08 is: 15.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.24 : 15.41 = 11.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.24/15.41 = 11.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.24x = 15.41 × 11.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.24x = 170.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.74/11.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.19

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