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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.18, 15.41 and 9.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.18, 15.41 and 9.14 is: 12.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.18 : 15.41 = 9.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.18/15.41 = 9.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.18x = 15.41 × 9.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.18x = 140.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.72/11.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.59

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