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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.05, 15.32 and 10.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.05, 15.32 and 10.70 is: 14.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.05 : 15.32 = 10.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.05/15.32 = 10.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.05x = 15.32 × 10.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.05x = 163.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163.92/11.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.84

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