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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.56, 17.27 and 8.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.56, 17.27 and 8.86 is: 13.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.56 : 17.27 = 8.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.56/17.27 = 8.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.56x = 17.27 × 8.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.56x = 153.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153.01/11.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.24

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