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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.28, 15.56 and 8.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.28, 15.56 and 8.04 is: 11.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.28 : 15.56 = 8.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.28/15.56 = 8.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.28x = 15.56 × 8.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.28x = 125.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125.10/11.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.09

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