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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.99, 15.19 and 8.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.99, 15.19 and 8.25 is: 11.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.99 : 15.19 = 8.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.99/15.19 = 8.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.99x = 15.19 × 8.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.99x = 125.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125.33/10.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.41

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