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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.57, 15.96 and 6.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.57, 15.96 and 6.39 is: 8.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.57 : 15.96 = 6.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.57/15.96 = 6.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.57x = 15.96 × 6.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.57x = 101.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.98/11.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.82

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