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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.16, 15.35 and 9.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.16, 15.35 and 9.40 is: 12.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.16 : 15.35 = 9.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.16/15.35 = 9.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.16x = 15.35 × 9.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.16x = 144.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144.29/11.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.93

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