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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.37, 15.72 and 11.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.37, 15.72 and 11.10 is: 15.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.37 : 15.72 = 11.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.37/15.72 = 11.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.37x = 15.72 × 11.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.37x = 174.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.49/11.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.35

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