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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.02, 15.12 and 10.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.02, 15.12 and 10.98 is: 15.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.02 : 15.12 = 10.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.02/15.12 = 10.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.02x = 15.12 × 10.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.02x = 166.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.02/11.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.07

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