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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.18, 15.40 and 8.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.18, 15.40 and 8.44 is: 11.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.18 : 15.40 = 8.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.18/15.40 = 8.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.18x = 15.40 × 8.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.18x = 130.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.01/11.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.63

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