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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.50, 15.94 and 11.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.50, 15.94 and 11.25 is: 15.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.50 : 15.94 = 11.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.50/15.94 = 11.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.50x = 15.94 × 11.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.50x = 179.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.33/11.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.59

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