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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.39, 15.72 and 6.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.39, 15.72 and 6.48 is: 8.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.39 : 15.72 = 6.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.39/15.72 = 6.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.39x = 15.72 × 6.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.39x = 101.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.84/11.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.94

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