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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.23, 15.50 and 7.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.23, 15.50 and 7.95 is: 10.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.23 : 15.50 = 7.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.23/15.50 = 7.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.23x = 15.50 × 7.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.23x = 123.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.30/11.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.98

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