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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.11, 13.99 and 9.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.11, 13.99 and 9.09 is: 12.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.11 : 13.99 = 9.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.11/13.99 = 9.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.11x = 13.99 × 9.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.11x = 127.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.15/10.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.58

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