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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.44, 15.81 and 8.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.44, 15.81 and 8.23 is: 11.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.44 : 15.81 = 8.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.44/15.81 = 8.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.44x = 15.81 × 8.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.44x = 130.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.12/11.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.37

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