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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.12, 15.36 and 7.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.12, 15.36 and 7.88 is: 10.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.12 : 15.36 = 7.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.12/15.36 = 7.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.12x = 15.36 × 7.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.12x = 121.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.04/11.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.88

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