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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.05, 15.22 and 9.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.05, 15.22 and 9.66 is: 13.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.05 : 15.22 = 9.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.05/15.22 = 9.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.05x = 15.22 × 9.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.05x = 147.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.09/11.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.31

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