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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.51, 15.86 and 9.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.51, 15.86 and 9.44 is: 13.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.51 : 15.86 = 9.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.51/15.86 = 9.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.51x = 15.86 × 9.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.51x = 149.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149.66/11.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.01

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