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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.44, 15.77 and 11.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.44, 15.77 and 11.19 is: 15.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.44 : 15.77 = 11.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.44/15.77 = 11.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.44x = 15.77 × 11.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.44x = 176.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.33/11.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.42

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