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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.03, 15.21 and 6.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.03, 15.21 and 6.93 is: 9.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.03 : 15.21 = 6.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.03/15.21 = 6.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.03x = 15.21 × 6.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.03x = 105.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.41/11.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.56

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