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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.38, 15.71 and 6.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.38, 15.71 and 6.20 is: 8.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.38 : 15.71 = 6.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.38/15.71 = 6.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.38x = 15.71 × 6.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.38x = 97.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.36/11.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.56

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