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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.11, 15.30 and 9.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.11, 15.30 and 9.87 is: 13.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.11 : 15.30 = 9.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.11/15.30 = 9.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.11x = 15.30 × 9.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.11x = 151.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151.01/11.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.59

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