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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.19, 15.45 and 6.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.19, 15.45 and 6.88 is: 9.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.19 : 15.45 = 6.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.19/15.45 = 6.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.19x = 15.45 × 6.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.19x = 106.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106.18/11.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.49

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