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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.05, 15.26 and 8.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.05, 15.26 and 8.75 is: 12.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.05 : 15.26 = 8.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.05/15.26 = 8.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.05x = 15.26 × 8.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.05x = 133.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133.53/11.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.08

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