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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.30, 15.55 and 9.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.30, 15.55 and 9.76 is: 13.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.30 : 15.55 = 9.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.30/15.55 = 9.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.30x = 15.55 × 9.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.30x = 151.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151.74/11.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.43

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