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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.23, 14.11 and 8.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.23, 14.11 and 8.18 is: 11.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.23 : 14.11 = 8.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.23/14.11 = 8.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.23x = 14.11 × 8.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.23x = 115.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.42/10.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.28

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