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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.41, 15.54 and 11.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.41, 15.54 and 11.35 is: 15.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.41 : 15.54 = 11.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.41/15.54 = 11.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.41x = 15.54 × 11.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.41x = 176.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.33/11.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.45

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