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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.49, 15.81 and 8.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.49, 15.81 and 8.75 is: 12.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.49 : 15.81 = 8.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.49/15.81 = 8.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.49x = 15.81 × 8.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.49x = 138.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.26/11.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.03

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