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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.49, 15.85 and 7.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.49, 15.85 and 7.39 is: 10.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.49 : 15.85 = 7.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.49/15.85 = 7.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.49x = 15.85 × 7.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.49x = 117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117.12/11.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.19

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