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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.15, 15.38 and 8.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.15, 15.38 and 8.69 is: 11.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.15 : 15.38 = 8.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.15/15.38 = 8.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.15x = 15.38 × 8.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.15x = 133.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133.61/11.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.98

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