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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.08, 15.29 and 6.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.08, 15.29 and 6.23 is: 8.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.08 : 15.29 = 6.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.08/15.29 = 6.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.08x = 15.29 × 6.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.08x = 95.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95.18/11.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.59

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