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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.47, 15.83 and 6.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.47, 15.83 and 6.29 is: 8.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.47 : 15.83 = 6.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.47/15.83 = 6.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.47x = 15.83 × 6.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.47x = 99.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.65/11.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.69

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