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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.36, 15.60 and 11.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.36, 15.60 and 11.00 is: 15.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.36 : 15.60 = 11.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.36/15.60 = 11.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.36x = 15.60 × 11.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.36x = 171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.52/11.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.11

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