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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.13, 15.33 and 8.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.13, 15.33 and 8.82 is: 12.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.13 : 15.33 = 8.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.13/15.33 = 8.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.13x = 15.33 × 8.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.13x = 135.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135.21/11.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.15

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