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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.32, 16.93 and 8.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.32, 16.93 and 8.88 is: 13.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.32 : 16.93 = 8.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.32/16.93 = 8.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.32x = 16.93 × 8.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.32x = 150.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.39/11.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.29

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