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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.25, 15.62 and 10.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.25, 15.62 and 10.93 is: 15.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.25 : 15.62 = 10.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.25/15.62 = 10.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.25x = 15.62 × 10.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.25x = 170.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.71/11.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.18

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