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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.50, 15.83 and 11.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.50, 15.83 and 11.05 is: 15.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.50 : 15.83 = 11.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.50/15.83 = 11.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.50x = 15.83 × 11.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.50x = 174.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.92/11.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.21

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