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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.18, 15.42 and 6.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.18, 15.42 and 6.57 is: 9.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.18 : 15.42 = 6.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.18/15.42 = 6.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.18x = 15.42 × 6.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.18x = 101.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.31/11.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.06

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