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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.08, 15.28 and 8.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.08, 15.28 and 8.76 is: 12.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.08 : 15.28 = 8.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.08/15.28 = 8.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.08x = 15.28 × 8.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.08x = 133.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133.85/11.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.08

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