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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.33, 15.62 and 8.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.33, 15.62 and 8.90 is: 12.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.33 : 15.62 = 8.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.33/15.62 = 8.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.33x = 15.62 × 8.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.33x = 139.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139.02/11.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.27

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