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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.11, 13.86 and 10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.11, 13.86 and 10 is: 13.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.11 : 13.86 = 10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.11/13.86 = 10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.11x = 13.86 × 10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.11x = 138.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.60/10.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.71

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