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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.04, 15.26 and 7.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.04, 15.26 and 7.98 is: 11.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.04 : 15.26 = 7.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.04/15.26 = 7.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.04x = 15.26 × 7.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.04x = 121.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.73/11.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.03

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