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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.53, 15.91 and 8.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.53, 15.91 and 8.80 is: 12.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.53 : 15.91 = 8.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.53/15.91 = 8.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.53x = 15.91 × 8.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.53x = 140.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.01/11.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.14

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