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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.48, 14.38 and 9.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.48, 14.38 and 9.11 is: 12.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.48 : 14.38 = 9.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.48/14.38 = 9.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.48x = 14.38 × 9.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.48x = 131.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.01/10.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.50

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