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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.29, 16.92 and 8.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.29, 16.92 and 8.29 is: 12.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.29 : 16.92 = 8.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.29/16.92 = 8.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.29x = 16.92 × 8.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.29x = 140.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.27/11.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.42

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