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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.27, 15.54 and 6.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.27, 15.54 and 6.96 is: 9.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.27 : 15.54 = 6.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.27/15.54 = 6.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.27x = 15.54 × 6.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.27x = 108.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.16/11.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.60

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