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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.71, 16.15 and 8.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.71, 16.15 and 8.26 is: 11.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.71 : 16.15 = 8.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.71/16.15 = 8.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.71x = 16.15 × 8.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.71x = 133.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133.28/11.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.39

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