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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.05, 13.85 and 8.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.05, 13.85 and 8.11 is: 11.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.05 : 13.85 = 8.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.05/13.85 = 8.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.05x = 13.85 × 8.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.05x = 112.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.30/10.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.18

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