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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.11, 15.24 and 9.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.11, 15.24 and 9.27 is: 13.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.11 : 15.24 = 9.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.11/15.24 = 9.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.11x = 15.24 × 9.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.11x = 141.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141.27/10.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.97

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