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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.01, 15.19 and 8.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.01, 15.19 and 8.69 is: 11.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.01 : 15.19 = 8.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.01/15.19 = 8.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.01x = 15.19 × 8.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.01x = 131.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.90/11.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.98

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