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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.01, 15.19 and 6.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.01, 15.19 and 6.41 is: 8.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.01 : 15.19 = 6.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.01/15.19 = 6.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.01x = 15.19 × 6.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.01x = 97.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.34/11.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.84

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