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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.35, 15.63 and 11.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.35, 15.63 and 11.13 is: 15.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.35 : 15.63 = 11.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.35/15.63 = 11.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.35x = 15.63 × 11.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.35x = 173.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173.86/11.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.32

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