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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.50, 15.88 and 9.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.50, 15.88 and 9.46 is: 13.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.50 : 15.88 = 9.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.50/15.88 = 9.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.50x = 15.88 × 9.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.50x = 150.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.16/11.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.06

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