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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.15, 15.38 and 6.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.15, 15.38 and 6.54 is: 9.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.15 : 15.38 = 6.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.15/15.38 = 6.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.15x = 15.38 × 6.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.15x = 100.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.63/11.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.03

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