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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.34, 15.58 and 11.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.34, 15.58 and 11.30 is: 15.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.34 : 15.58 = 11.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.34/15.58 = 11.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.34x = 15.58 × 11.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.34x = 176.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.05/11.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.53

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