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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.29, 15.52 and 11.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.29, 15.52 and 11.16 is: 15.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.29 : 15.52 = 11.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.29/15.52 = 11.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.29x = 15.52 × 11.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.29x = 173.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173.20/11.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.34

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