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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.15, 16.67 and 8.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.15, 16.67 and 8.30 is: 12.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.15 : 16.67 = 8.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.15/16.67 = 8.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.15x = 16.67 × 8.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.15x = 138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.24/11.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.40

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