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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.52, 15.88 and 9.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.52, 15.88 and 9.88 is: 13.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.52 : 15.88 = 9.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.52/15.88 = 9.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.52x = 15.88 × 9.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.52x = 156.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.89/11.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.62

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