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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.11, 15.31 and 9.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.11, 15.31 and 9.07 is: 12.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.11 : 15.31 = 9.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.11/15.31 = 9.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.11x = 15.31 × 9.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.11x = 138.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.86/11.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.50

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