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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.20, 15.43 and 8.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.20, 15.43 and 8.77 is: 12.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.20 : 15.43 = 8.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.20/15.43 = 8.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.20x = 15.43 × 8.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.20x = 135.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135.32/11.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.08

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