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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.24, 15.52 and 11.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.24, 15.52 and 11.22 is: 15.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.24 : 15.52 = 11.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.24/15.52 = 11.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.24x = 15.52 × 11.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.24x = 174.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.13/11.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.49

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