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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.28, 15.52 and 10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.28, 15.52 and 10 is: 13.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.28 : 15.52 = 10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.28/15.52 = 10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.28x = 15.52 × 10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.28x = 155.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155.20/11.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.76

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