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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.43, 15.78 and 11.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.43, 15.78 and 11.39 is: 15.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.43 : 15.78 = 11.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.43/15.78 = 11.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.43x = 15.78 × 11.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.43x = 179.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.70/11.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.72

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