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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.22, 15.50 and 8.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.22, 15.50 and 8.00 is: 11.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.22 : 15.50 = 8.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.22/15.50 = 8.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.22x = 15.50 × 8.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.22x = 123.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.88/11.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.04

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