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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.26, 15.56 and 9.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.26, 15.56 and 9.72 is: 13.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.26 : 15.56 = 9.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.26/15.56 = 9.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.26x = 15.56 × 9.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.26x = 151.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151.24/11.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.43

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