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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.30, 15.67 and 10.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.30, 15.67 and 10.98 is: 15.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.30 : 15.67 = 10.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.30/15.67 = 10.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.30x = 15.67 × 10.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.30x = 172.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.06/11.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.23

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