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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.34, 15.66 and 6.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.34, 15.66 and 6.49 is: 8.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.34 : 15.66 = 6.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.34/15.66 = 6.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.34x = 15.66 × 6.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.34x = 101.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.64/11.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.96

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