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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.10, 15.29 and 8.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.10, 15.29 and 8.04 is: 11.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.10 : 15.29 = 8.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.10/15.29 = 8.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.10x = 15.29 × 8.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.10x = 122.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122.93/11.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.07

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