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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.42, 15.78 and 11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.42, 15.78 and 11 is: 15.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.42 : 15.78 = 11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.42/15.78 = 11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.42x = 15.78 × 11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.42x = 173.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173.58/11.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.20

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