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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.36, 15.67 and 6.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.36, 15.67 and 6.18 is: 8.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.36 : 15.67 = 6.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.36/15.67 = 6.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.36x = 15.67 × 6.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.36x = 96.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.78/11.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.52

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