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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.52, 15.98 and 10.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.52, 15.98 and 10.96 is: 15.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.52 : 15.98 = 10.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.52/15.98 = 10.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.52x = 15.98 × 10.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.52x = 175.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.14/11.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.20

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