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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.48, 15.80 and 10.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.48, 15.80 and 10.94 is: 15.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.48 : 15.80 = 10.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.48/15.80 = 10.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.48x = 15.80 × 10.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.48x = 172.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.85/11.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.06

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