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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.24, 15.53 and 10.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.24, 15.53 and 10.88 is: 15.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.24 : 15.53 = 10.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.24/15.53 = 10.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.24x = 15.53 × 10.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.24x = 168.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.97/11.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.03

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