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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.25, 15.53 and 8.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.25, 15.53 and 8.38 is: 11.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.25 : 15.53 = 8.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.25/15.53 = 8.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.25x = 15.53 × 8.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.25x = 130.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.14/11.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.57

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