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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.62, 15.95 and 10.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.62, 15.95 and 10.81 is: 14.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.62 : 15.95 = 10.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.62/15.95 = 10.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.62x = 15.95 × 10.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.62x = 172.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.42/11.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.84

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