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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.08, 15.29 and 6.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.08, 15.29 and 6.77 is: 9.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.08 : 15.29 = 6.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.08/15.29 = 6.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.08x = 15.29 × 6.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.08x = 103.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103.51/11.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.34

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