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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.04, 15.22 and 9.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.04, 15.22 and 9.32 is: 12.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.04 : 15.22 = 9.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.04/15.22 = 9.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.04x = 15.22 × 9.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.04x = 141.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141.85/11.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.85

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