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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.55, 15.96 and 11.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.55, 15.96 and 11.01 is: 15.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.55 : 15.96 = 11.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.55/15.96 = 11.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.55x = 15.96 × 11.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.55x = 175.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.72/11.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.21

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