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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.23, 15.52 and 9.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.23, 15.52 and 9.88 is: 13.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.23 : 15.52 = 9.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.23/15.52 = 9.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.23x = 15.52 × 9.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.23x = 153.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153.34/11.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.65

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