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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.26, 15.52 and 8.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.26, 15.52 and 8.38 is: 11.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.26 : 15.52 = 8.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.26/15.52 = 8.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.26x = 15.52 × 8.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.26x = 130.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.06/11.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.55

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