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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.26, 15.47 and 11.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.26, 15.47 and 11.20 is: 15.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.26 : 15.47 = 11.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.26/15.47 = 11.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.26x = 15.47 × 11.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.26x = 173.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173.26/11.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.39

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