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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.55, 15.93 and 11.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.55, 15.93 and 11.35 is: 15.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.55 : 15.93 = 11.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.55/15.93 = 11.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.55x = 15.93 × 11.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.55x = 180.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.81/11.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.65

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