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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.38, 15.70 and 7.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.38, 15.70 and 7.06 is: 9.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.38 : 15.70 = 7.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.38/15.70 = 7.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.38x = 15.70 × 7.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.38x = 110.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.84/11.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.74

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