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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.53, 15.90 and 10.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.53, 15.90 and 10.08 is: 13.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.53 : 15.90 = 10.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.53/15.90 = 10.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.53x = 15.90 × 10.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.53x = 160.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.23/11.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.90

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