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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.53, 15.87 and 10.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.53, 15.87 and 10.01 is: 13.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.53 : 15.87 = 10.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.53/15.87 = 10.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.53x = 15.87 × 10.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.53x = 158.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158.94/11.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.78

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