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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.36, 15.72 and 10.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.36, 15.72 and 10.86 is: 15.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.36 : 15.72 = 10.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.36/15.72 = 10.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.36x = 15.72 × 10.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.36x = 170.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.72/11.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.03

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