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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.63, 15.99 and 9.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.63, 15.99 and 9.81 is: 13.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.63 : 15.99 = 9.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.63/15.99 = 9.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.63x = 15.99 × 9.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.63x = 156.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.86/11.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.49

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