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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.45, 15.80 and 6.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.45, 15.80 and 6.59 is: 9.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.45 : 15.80 = 6.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.45/15.80 = 6.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.45x = 15.80 × 6.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.45x = 104.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.16/11.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.10

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