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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.60, 15.98 and 9.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.60, 15.98 and 9.01 is: 12.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.60 : 15.98 = 9.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.60/15.98 = 9.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.60x = 15.98 × 9.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.60x = 143.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.96/11.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.42

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