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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.15, 15.38 and 6.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.15, 15.38 and 6.83 is: 9.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.15 : 15.38 = 6.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.15/15.38 = 6.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.15x = 15.38 × 6.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.15x = 105.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.01/11.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.42

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