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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.11, 15.33 and 8.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.11, 15.33 and 8.34 is: 11.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.11 : 15.33 = 8.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.11/15.33 = 8.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.11x = 15.33 × 8.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.11x = 127.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.85/11.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.51

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