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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.47, 15.83 and 6.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.47, 15.83 and 6.62 is: 9.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.47 : 15.83 = 6.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.47/15.83 = 6.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.47x = 15.83 × 6.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.47x = 104.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.68/11.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.13

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