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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.02, 15.21 and 8.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.02, 15.21 and 8.11 is: 11.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.02 : 15.21 = 8.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.02/15.21 = 8.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.02x = 15.21 × 8.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.02x = 123.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.35/11.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.19

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