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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.39, 15.71 and 8.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.39, 15.71 and 8.66 is: 11.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.39 : 15.71 = 8.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.39/15.71 = 8.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.39x = 15.71 × 8.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.39x = 135.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135.96/11.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.94

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