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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.45, 15.80 and 9.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.45, 15.80 and 9.63 is: 13.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.45 : 15.80 = 9.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.45/15.80 = 9.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.45x = 15.80 × 9.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.45x = 152.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.11/11.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.29

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