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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.26, 15.45 and 9.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.26, 15.45 and 9.64 is: 13.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.26 : 15.45 = 9.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.26/15.45 = 9.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.26x = 15.45 × 9.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.26x = 148.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148.94/11.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.23

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