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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.51, 15.88 and 7.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.51, 15.88 and 7.41 is: 10.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.51 : 15.88 = 7.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.51/15.88 = 7.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.51x = 15.88 × 7.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.51x = 117.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117.67/11.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.22

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