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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.63, 15.95 and 11.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.63, 15.95 and 11.34 is: 15.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.63 : 15.95 = 11.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.63/15.95 = 11.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.63x = 15.95 × 11.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.63x = 180.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.90/11.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.55

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