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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.39, 15.73 and 8.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.39, 15.73 and 8.98 is: 12.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.39 : 15.73 = 8.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.39/15.73 = 8.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.39x = 15.73 × 8.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.39x = 141.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141.19/11.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.40

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