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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.39, 15.59 and 11.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.39, 15.59 and 11.24 is: 15.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.39 : 15.59 = 11.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.39/15.59 = 11.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.39x = 15.59 × 11.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.39x = 175.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.10/11.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.38

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