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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.32, 15.60 and 9.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.32, 15.60 and 9.94 is: 13.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.32 : 15.60 = 9.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.32/15.60 = 9.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.32x = 15.60 × 9.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.32x = 155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155.06/11.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.70

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