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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.48, 15.81 and 10.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.48, 15.81 and 10.64 is: 14.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.48 : 15.81 = 10.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.48/15.81 = 10.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.48x = 15.81 × 10.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.48x = 168.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.22/11.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.65

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