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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.29, 15.59 and 9.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.29, 15.59 and 9.93 is: 13.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.29 : 15.59 = 9.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.29/15.59 = 9.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.29x = 15.59 × 9.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.29x = 154.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.81/11.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.71

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