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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.46, 15.80 and 7.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.46, 15.80 and 7.36 is: 10.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.46 : 15.80 = 7.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.46/15.80 = 7.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.46x = 15.80 × 7.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.46x = 116.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.21/11.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.14

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