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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.71, 14.78 and 9.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.71, 14.78 and 9.11 is: 12.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.71 : 14.78 = 9.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.71/14.78 = 9.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.71x = 14.78 × 9.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.71x = 134.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134.65/10.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.57

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