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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.01, 15.05 and 10.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.01, 15.05 and 10.59 is: 14.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.01 : 15.05 = 10.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.01/15.05 = 10.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.01x = 15.05 × 10.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.01x = 159.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159.25/11.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.47

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