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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.56, 15.97 and 8.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.56, 15.97 and 8.32 is: 11.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.56 : 15.97 = 8.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.56/15.97 = 8.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.56x = 15.97 × 8.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.56x = 132.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.87/11.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.49

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