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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.46, 15.78 and 9.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.46, 15.78 and 9.26 is: 12.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.46 : 15.78 = 9.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.46/15.78 = 9.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.46x = 15.78 × 9.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.46x = 146.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146.04/11.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.74

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