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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.26, 15.54 and 10.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.26, 15.54 and 10.94 is: 15.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.26 : 15.54 = 10.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.26/15.54 = 10.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.26x = 15.54 × 10.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.26x = 170.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.01/11.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.10

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