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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.58, 15.86 and 11.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.58, 15.86 and 11.33 is: 15.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.58 : 15.86 = 11.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.58/15.86 = 11.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.58x = 15.86 × 11.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.58x = 179.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.56/11.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.51

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