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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.18, 15.45 and 9.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.18, 15.45 and 9.02 is: 12.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.18 : 15.45 = 9.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.18/15.45 = 9.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.18x = 15.45 × 9.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.18x = 139.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139.36/11.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.47

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