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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.35, 15.64 and 8.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.35, 15.64 and 8.92 is: 12.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.35 : 15.64 = 8.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.35/15.64 = 8.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.35x = 15.64 × 8.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.35x = 139.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139.51/11.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.29

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