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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.37, 15.68 and 8.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.37, 15.68 and 8.63 is: 11.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.37 : 15.68 = 8.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.37/15.68 = 8.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.37x = 15.68 × 8.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.37x = 135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135.33/11.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.91

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