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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.23, 15.48 and 8.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.23, 15.48 and 8.51 is: 11.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.23 : 15.48 = 8.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.23/15.48 = 8.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.23x = 15.48 × 8.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.23x = 131.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.73/11.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.73

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