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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.06, 15.22 and 8.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.06, 15.22 and 8.87 is: 12.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.06 : 15.22 = 8.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.06/15.22 = 8.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.06x = 15.22 × 8.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.06x = 135.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135.02/11.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.21

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