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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.32, 15.58 and 11.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.32, 15.58 and 11.09 is: 15.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.32 : 15.58 = 11.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.32/15.58 = 11.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.32x = 15.58 × 11.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.32x = 172.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.78/11.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.26

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