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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.14, 15.34 and 9.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.14, 15.34 and 9.07 is: 12.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.14 : 15.34 = 9.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.14/15.34 = 9.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.14x = 15.34 × 9.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.14x = 139.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139.13/11.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.49

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