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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.48, 15.86 and 8.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.48, 15.86 and 8.25 is: 11.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.48 : 15.86 = 8.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.48/15.86 = 8.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.48x = 15.86 × 8.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.48x = 130.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.85/11.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.40

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