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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.29, 15.58 and 6.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.29, 15.58 and 6.98 is: 9.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.29 : 15.58 = 6.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.29/15.58 = 6.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.29x = 15.58 × 6.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.29x = 108.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.75/11.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.63

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