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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.19, 15.35 and 9.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.19, 15.35 and 9.98 is: 13.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.19 : 15.35 = 9.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.19/15.35 = 9.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.19x = 15.35 × 9.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.19x = 153.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153.07/11.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.68

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