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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.32, 15.54 and 10.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.32, 15.54 and 10.80 is: 14.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.32 : 15.54 = 10.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.32/15.54 = 10.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.32x = 15.54 × 10.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.32x = 167.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167.83/11.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.83

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