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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.39, 15.74 and 9.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.39, 15.74 and 9.80 is: 13.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.39 : 15.74 = 9.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.39/15.74 = 9.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.39x = 15.74 × 9.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.39x = 154.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.25/11.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.54

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