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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.69, 15.95 and 11.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.69, 15.95 and 11.39 is: 15.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.69 : 15.95 = 11.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.69/15.95 = 11.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.69x = 15.95 × 11.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.69x = 181.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181.64/11.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.53

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