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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.11, 20.84 and 9.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.11, 20.84 and 9.29 is: 12.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.11 : 20.84 = 9.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.11/20.84 = 9.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.11x = 20.84 × 9.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.11x = 193.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193.52/15.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.81

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