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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.55, 15.95 and 6.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.55, 15.95 and 6.71 is: 9.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.55 : 15.95 = 6.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.55/15.95 = 6.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.55x = 15.95 × 6.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.55x = 106.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106.91/11.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.25

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