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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.24, 15.52 and 7.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.24, 15.52 and 7.15 is: 9.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.24 : 15.52 = 7.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.24/15.52 = 7.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.24x = 15.52 × 7.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.24x = 110.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.97/11.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.87

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