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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.50, 15.87 and 6.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.50, 15.87 and 6.65 is: 9.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.50 : 15.87 = 6.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.50/15.87 = 6.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.50x = 15.87 × 6.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.50x = 105.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.54/11.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.18

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