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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.11, 15.22 and 8.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.11, 15.22 and 8.85 is: 13.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.11 : 15.22 = 8.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.11/15.22 = 8.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.11x = 15.22 × 8.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.11x = 134.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134.70/10.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.32

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