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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.37, 15.83 and 11.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.37, 15.83 and 11.37 is: 15.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.37 : 15.83 = 11.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.37/15.83 = 11.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.37x = 15.83 × 11.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.37x = 180.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.02/11.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.83

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