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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.37, 15.70 and 8.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.37, 15.70 and 8.79 is: 12.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.37 : 15.70 = 8.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.37/15.70 = 8.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.37x = 15.70 × 8.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.37x = 138.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.00/11.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.14

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