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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.52, 15.88 and 8.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.52, 15.88 and 8.64 is: 11.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.52 : 15.88 = 8.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.52/15.88 = 8.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.52x = 15.88 × 8.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.52x = 137.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.20/11.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.91

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