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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.19, 15.42 and 8.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.19, 15.42 and 8.74 is: 12.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.19 : 15.42 = 8.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.19/15.42 = 8.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.19x = 15.42 × 8.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.19x = 134.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134.77/11.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.04

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