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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.44, 15.90 and 11.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.44, 15.90 and 11.28 is: 15.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.44 : 15.90 = 11.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.44/15.90 = 11.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.44x = 15.90 × 11.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.44x = 179.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.35/11.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.68

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