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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.02, 14.78 and 11.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.02, 14.78 and 11.02 is: 14.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.02 : 14.78 = 11.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.02/14.78 = 11.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.02x = 14.78 × 11.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.02x = 162.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.88/11.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.78

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