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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.19, 15.42 and 9.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.19, 15.42 and 9.01 is: 12.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.19 : 15.42 = 9.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.19/15.42 = 9.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.19x = 15.42 × 9.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.19x = 138.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.95/11.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.42

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