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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.34, 15.56 and 10.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.34, 15.56 and 10.52 is: 14.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.34 : 15.56 = 10.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.34/15.56 = 10.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.34x = 15.56 × 10.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.34x = 163.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163.69/11.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.43

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