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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.01, 15.20 and 10.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.01, 15.20 and 10.85 is: 14.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.01 : 15.20 = 10.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.01/15.20 = 10.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.01x = 15.20 × 10.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.01x = 164.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164.92/11.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.98

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