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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.48, 15.91 and 10.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.48, 15.91 and 10.87 is: 15.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.48 : 15.91 = 10.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.48/15.91 = 10.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.48x = 15.91 × 10.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.48x = 172.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.94/11.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.07

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