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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.99, 15.15 and 8.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.99, 15.15 and 8.56 is: 11.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.99 : 15.15 = 8.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.99/15.15 = 8.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.99x = 15.15 × 8.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.99x = 129.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.68/10.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.80

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