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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.07, 15.27 and 7.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.07, 15.27 and 7.99 is: 11.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.07 : 15.27 = 7.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.07/15.27 = 7.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.07x = 15.27 × 7.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.07x = 122.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122.01/11.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.02

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