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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.49, 15.95 and 11.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.49, 15.95 and 11.04 is: 15.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.49 : 15.95 = 11.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.49/15.95 = 11.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.49x = 15.95 × 11.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.49x = 176.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.03/11.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.32

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