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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.03, 15.22 and 8.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.03, 15.22 and 8.30 is: 11.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.03 : 15.22 = 8.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.03/15.22 = 8.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.03x = 15.22 × 8.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.03x = 126.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.32/11.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.45

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