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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.36, 15.70 and 9.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.36, 15.70 and 9.76 is: 13.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.36 : 15.70 = 9.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.36/15.70 = 9.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.36x = 15.70 × 9.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.36x = 153.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153.23/11.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.49

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