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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.16, 15.36 and 9.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.16, 15.36 and 9.54 is: 13.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.16 : 15.36 = 9.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.16/15.36 = 9.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.16x = 15.36 × 9.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.16x = 146.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146.53/11.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.13

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