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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.10, 15.30 and 8.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.10, 15.30 and 8.94 is: 12.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.10 : 15.30 = 8.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.10/15.30 = 8.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.10x = 15.30 × 8.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.10x = 136.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136.78/11.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.32

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