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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.27, 15.51 and 10.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.27, 15.51 and 10.34 is: 14.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.27 : 15.51 = 10.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.27/15.51 = 10.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.27x = 15.51 × 10.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.27x = 160.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.37/11.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.23

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