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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.44, 15.75 and 11.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.44, 15.75 and 11.41 is: 15.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.44 : 15.75 = 11.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.44/15.75 = 11.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.44x = 15.75 × 11.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.44x = 179.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.71/11.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.71

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