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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.20, 15.44 and 9.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.20, 15.44 and 9.46 is: 13.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.20 : 15.44 = 9.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.20/15.44 = 9.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.20x = 15.44 × 9.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.20x = 146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146.06/11.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.04

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