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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.09, 15.23 and 9.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.09, 15.23 and 9.36 is: 12.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.09 : 15.23 = 9.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.09/15.23 = 9.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.09x = 15.23 × 9.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.09x = 142.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.56/11.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.85

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