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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.36, 15.71 and 11.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.36, 15.71 and 11.23 is: 15.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.36 : 15.71 = 11.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.36/15.71 = 11.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.36x = 15.71 × 11.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.36x = 176.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.33/11.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.52

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