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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.24, 15.48 and 10.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.24, 15.48 and 10.53 is: 14.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.24 : 15.48 = 10.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.24/15.48 = 10.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.24x = 15.48 × 10.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.24x = 163.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163.08/11.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.51

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