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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.08, 15.26 and 8.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.08, 15.26 and 8.00 is: 11.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.08 : 15.26 = 8.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.08/15.26 = 8.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.08x = 15.26 × 8.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.08x = 122.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122.00/11.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.02

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