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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.13, 15.35 and 6.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.13, 15.35 and 6.81 is: 9.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.13 : 15.35 = 6.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.13/15.35 = 6.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.13x = 15.35 × 6.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.13x = 104.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.53/11.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.39

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