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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.54, 15.93 and 8.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.54, 15.93 and 8.31 is: 11.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.54 : 15.93 = 8.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.54/15.93 = 8.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.54x = 15.93 × 8.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.54x = 132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.38/11.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.48

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