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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.52, 15.92 and 10.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.52, 15.92 and 10.92 is: 15.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.52 : 15.92 = 10.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.52/15.92 = 10.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.52x = 15.92 × 10.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.52x = 173.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173.79/11.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.09

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