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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.39, 15.70 and 9.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.39, 15.70 and 9.32 is: 12.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.39 : 15.70 = 9.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.39/15.70 = 9.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.39x = 15.70 × 9.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.39x = 146.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146.32/11.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.85

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