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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.11, 15.19 and 8.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.11, 15.19 and 8.22 is: 12.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.11 : 15.19 = 8.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.11/15.19 = 8.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.11x = 15.19 × 8.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.11x = 124.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.84/10.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.35

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