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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.09, 15.26 and 9.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.09, 15.26 and 9.42 is: 12.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.09 : 15.26 = 9.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.09/15.26 = 9.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.09x = 15.26 × 9.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.09x = 143.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.64/11.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.96

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