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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.26, 15.50 and 8.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.26, 15.50 and 8.53 is: 11.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.26 : 15.50 = 8.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.26/15.50 = 8.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.26x = 15.50 × 8.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.26x = 132.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.20/11.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.74

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