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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.07, 15.27 and 10.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.07, 15.27 and 10.66 is: 14.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.07 : 15.27 = 10.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.07/15.27 = 10.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.07x = 15.27 × 10.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.07x = 162.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.78/11.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.70

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