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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.48, 15.88 and 9.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.48, 15.88 and 9.28 is: 12.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.48 : 15.88 = 9.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.48/15.88 = 9.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.48x = 15.88 × 9.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.48x = 147.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.37/11.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.84

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