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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.13, 15.36 and 9.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.13, 15.36 and 9.31 is: 12.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.13 : 15.36 = 9.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.13/15.36 = 9.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.13x = 15.36 × 9.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.13x = 142.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.92/11.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.84

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