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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.38, 15.62 and 11.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.38, 15.62 and 11.15 is: 15.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.38 : 15.62 = 11.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.38/15.62 = 11.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.38x = 15.62 × 11.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.38x = 174.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.14/11.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.31

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