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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.07, 15.27 and 9.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.07, 15.27 and 9.25 is: 12.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.07 : 15.27 = 9.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.07/15.27 = 9.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.07x = 15.27 × 9.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.07x = 141.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141.25/11.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.76

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