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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.43, 15.64 and 11.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.43, 15.64 and 11.41 is: 15.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.43 : 15.64 = 11.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.43/15.64 = 11.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.43x = 15.64 × 11.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.43x = 178.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178.38/11.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.61

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