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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.39, 17.15 and 8.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.39, 17.15 and 8.55 is: 12.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.39 : 17.15 = 8.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.39/17.15 = 8.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.39x = 17.15 × 8.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.39x = 146.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146.59/11.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.88

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