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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.09, 15.29 and 7.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.09, 15.29 and 7.19 is: 9.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.09 : 15.29 = 7.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.09/15.29 = 7.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.09x = 15.29 × 7.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.09x = 109.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.90/11.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.91

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