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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.32, 15.58 and 9.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.32, 15.58 and 9.81 is: 13.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.32 : 15.58 = 9.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.32/15.58 = 9.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.32x = 15.58 × 9.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.32x = 152.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.84/11.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.50

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