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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.48, 15.80 and 10.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.48, 15.80 and 10.13 is: 13.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.48 : 15.80 = 10.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.48/15.80 = 10.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.48x = 15.80 × 10.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.48x = 159.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159.92/11.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.94

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