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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.55, 15.92 and 11.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.55, 15.92 and 11.06 is: 15.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.55 : 15.92 = 11.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.55/15.92 = 11.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.55x = 15.92 × 11.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.55x = 176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.08/11.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.24

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