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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.50, 15.86 and 8.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.50, 15.86 and 8.78 is: 12.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.50 : 15.86 = 8.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.50/15.86 = 8.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.50x = 15.86 × 8.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.50x = 139.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139.25/11.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.11

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