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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.31, 15.59 and 7.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.31, 15.59 and 7.66 is: 10.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.31 : 15.59 = 7.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.31/15.59 = 7.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.31x = 15.59 × 7.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.31x = 119.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.46/11.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.57

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