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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.50, 15.79 and 11.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.50, 15.79 and 11.27 is: 15.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.50 : 15.79 = 11.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.50/15.79 = 11.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.50x = 15.79 × 11.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.50x = 177.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177.95/11.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.47

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