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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.58, 15.97 and 9.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.58, 15.97 and 9.40 is: 12.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.58 : 15.97 = 9.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.58/15.97 = 9.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.58x = 15.97 × 9.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.58x = 150.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.12/11.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.96

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