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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.41, 15.63 and 11.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.41, 15.63 and 11.34 is: 15.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.41 : 15.63 = 11.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.41/15.63 = 11.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.41x = 15.63 × 11.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.41x = 177.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177.20/11.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.53

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