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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.51, 15.90 and 8.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.51, 15.90 and 8.29 is: 11.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.51 : 15.90 = 8.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.51/15.90 = 8.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.51x = 15.90 × 8.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.51x = 131.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.73/11.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.44

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