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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.25, 15.54 and 9.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.25, 15.54 and 9.12 is: 12.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.25 : 15.54 = 9.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.25/15.54 = 9.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.25x = 15.54 × 9.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.25x = 141.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141.72/11.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.60

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