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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.64, 16.15 and 11.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.64, 16.15 and 11.07 is: 15.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.64 : 16.15 = 11.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.64/16.15 = 11.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.64x = 16.15 × 11.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.64x = 178.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178.75/11.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.36

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