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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.25, 16.88 and 8.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.25, 16.88 and 8.23 is: 12.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.25 : 16.88 = 8.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.25/16.88 = 8.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.25x = 16.88 × 8.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.25x = 138.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.92/11.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.35

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