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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.56, 15.96 and 7.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.56, 15.96 and 7.26 is: 10.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.56 : 15.96 = 7.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.56/15.96 = 7.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.56x = 15.96 × 7.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.56x = 115.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.87/11.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.02

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