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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.34, 15.66 and 10.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.34, 15.66 and 10.88 is: 15.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.34 : 15.66 = 10.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.34/15.66 = 10.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.34x = 15.66 × 10.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.34x = 170.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.30/11.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.02

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