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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.05, 15.26 and 9.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.05, 15.26 and 9.71 is: 13.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.05 : 15.26 = 9.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.05/15.26 = 9.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.05x = 15.26 × 9.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.05x = 148.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148.17/11.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.41

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